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A2 NMJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 144,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 136,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 136,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 133,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 125,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inside shoulder

Pass 15 Jul 2011 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,299 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2009 96,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,876 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 85,174 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,412 miles

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

body panels are damaged

front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

is the tracking ok

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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A2 NMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A2 NMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 NMJ?

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What year was A2 NMJ registered?

A2 NMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A2 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 NMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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