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Y597 ONP

2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,649 mi
Last recorded158,649 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto82,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 ONP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 148,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 138,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 131,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 130,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 127,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,205 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 116,205 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,629 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 103,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,125 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,478 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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Y597 ONP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y597 ONP, 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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Y597 ONP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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