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8 RJM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,401 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,684 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,602 miles

Oil leak from engine (sump area)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,293 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wiper blade beginning to split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,521 miles

Crack in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,521 miles

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,841 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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8 RJM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 RJM registered?

8 RJM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is 8 RJM safe to buy?

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