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J300 NTE

2012 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 NTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,881 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 58,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 48,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2017 32,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 25,765 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,455 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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J300 NTE is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J300 NTE, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J300 NTE registered?

J300 NTE is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is J300 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 NTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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