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Y659 OBU

2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,028 mi
Last recorded133,028 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto82,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,811 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,975 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 124,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,646 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 82,646 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y659 OBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y659 OBU, 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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Y659 OBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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