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AP51 VXL

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,717 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,129 miles

offside front bumper loose

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 68,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,297 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 VXL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP51 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

AP51 VXL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AP51 VXL safe to buy?

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