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L3 XMB

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,146 mi
Last recorded147,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 147,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 147,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 126,246 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 126,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 120,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 111,608 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tracking may need attention.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,555 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak on both lights

Fail 1 Mar 2008 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp beam patterns weak on both lights

Pass 17 Feb 2007 43,483 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 43,483 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,930 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 XMB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMB, 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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What year was L3 XMB registered?

L3 XMB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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