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GY57 HVL

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 HVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 159,466 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 156,948 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 156,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 152,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

various protective covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,403 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 146,403 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,359 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped & worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,866 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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GY57 HVL is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 GY57 HVL, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY57 HVL registered?

GY57 HVL is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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