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AV51 LLX

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear (5.3.2 (b))

rusted below

Pass 14 Nov 2022 154,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 149,199 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,288 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,716 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,048 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,652 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,510 miles

rear tyres near limit

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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AV51 LLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV51 LLX, 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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AV51 LLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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