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B12 SSE

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,440 mi
Last recorded112,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,440 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 112,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,693 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,693 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,856 miles

front brake pads near end of life

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,852 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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B12 SSE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B12 SSE, 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 B12 SSE registered?

B12 SSE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is B12 SSE safe to buy?

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