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AE51 NLM

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,198 mi
Last recorded190,198 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NLM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 190,198 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 190,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 180,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 180,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 170,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 170,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2012 159,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs warning light illuninated

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 159,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs warning light illuninated

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 151,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 151,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 151,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 139,432 miles

o/s/f tyre outer cut outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2008 122,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 106,635 miles

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

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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AE51 NLM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE51 NLM, 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 AE51 NLM registered?

AE51 NLM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NLM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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