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AP51 VWO

2001 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,537 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively two front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin two rear brake bad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,471 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,260 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,890 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light has carack

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light has carack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2012 56,013 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 May 2012 56,013 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,436 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 May 2010 42,982 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2009 31,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,675 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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AP51 VWO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 VWO, 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 AP51 VWO registered?

AP51 VWO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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