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Y421 NFA

2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto82,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 NFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 112,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,840 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,014 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 May 2009 89,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,053 miles

front to rear brake pipes not visible due to covers

Fail 11 Jun 2007 76,043 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes not visible

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,365 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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Y421 NFA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,646 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y421 NFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y421 NFA registered?

Y421 NFA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y421 NFA safe to buy?

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