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X287 VJK

2001 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,204 mi
Last recorded138,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE84,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 VJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 138,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 135,353 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

Fail 8 May 2015 135,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 127,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 116,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,577 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,577 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO IT'S LIMIT & ALSO NEEDS RE-ALIGNMENT. Thanx.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,282 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO IT'S LIMIT & ALSO NEEDS RE-ALIGNMENT. Thanx.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,351 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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X287 VJK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 84,128 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X287 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X287 VJK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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