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L3 XGM

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,545 mi
Last recorded190,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 190,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 185,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 174,072 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 162,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s front lower inner suspension rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front inner shocker leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on [at time of testing]

engine management warning light on[at time of testing]

middle lower exhaust showing signs of leaking gases

Fail 18 Nov 2019 162,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner and lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear upper top suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s front lower inner suspension rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front inner shocker leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on [at time of testing]

engine management warning light on[at time of testing]

middle lower exhaust showing signs of leaking gases

showing signs of corrosion on front and rear lower suspension parts and components

showing signs of corrosion on under side of body

Fail 2 Oct 2019 162,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

EML light

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 156,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear cut in tyre wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and componants (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

surface corrosion to under floor sills

Fail 16 Sep 2017 151,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear cut in tyre wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and componants (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

surface corrosion to under floor sills

Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,005 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

all coil springs surface corroded

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,624 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 143,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 138,300 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 138,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 134,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyre wear uneven (low pressure) also causing wear on sidewalls

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

o/s front brake disc showing slight run out

Fail 9 Apr 2011 131,340 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyre wear uneven (low pressure) also causing wear on sidewalls

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

o/s front brake disc showing slight run out

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,665 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,931 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2009 125,819 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 122,796 miles

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

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Fail 7 Apr 2008 122,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,170 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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L3 XGM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L3 XGM, 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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L3 XGM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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