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L17 HFA

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,877 mi
Last recorded124,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 HFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 124,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,877 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 121,729 miles

battery weak on start, o/s/f fog light not working, bottom balljoints slight seepage, rear brake pads close to limit, o/s/r tyre close to limit, rear wheel bearings noisey, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 121,729 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery weak on start, o/s/f fog light not working, bottom balljoints slight seepage, rear brake pads close to limit, o/s/r tyre close to limit, rear wheel bearings noisey, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,081 miles

centre stoplamp inop,oil leak/spill,steering bit stiff from cold/belt bit noisey-investigate,osr brake calliper slightly damaged,nsf shocker leaking slightly,nsf lower balljoint cover damp..

underbody-components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 118,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stoplamp inop,oil leak/spill,steering bit stiff from cold/belt bit noisey-investigate,osr brake calliper slightly damaged,nsf shocker leaking slightly,nsf lower balljoint cover damp..

underbody-components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread,underbody in places corroded,rear b/pad rattle and rear parking brake noisey in operation-investigate

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread,underbody in places corroded,rear b/pad rattle and rear parking brake noisey in operation-investigate

Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,682 miles

SHEILDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 13 Aug 2009 92,682 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

SHEILDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 23 Aug 2008 87,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,990 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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L17 HFA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 L17 HFA, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L17 HFA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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