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Y398 NGW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,413 mi
Last recorded157,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 NGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 157,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front headlamps misty

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 156,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 151,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 143,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear inside edge worn close to limit

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

battery tie loose

Fail 14 May 2016 143,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear inside edge worn close to limit

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

battery tie loose

Pass 22 May 2015 138,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,686 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage but no cord is visible

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 61,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,932 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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Y398 NGW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y398 NGW, 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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Y398 NGW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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