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L3 XNL

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,366 mi
Last recorded208,366 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 208,366 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 204,860 miles

Engine management light on at time of test.

Offside Front slight wheel bind.

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded - not holed.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 204,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on at time of test.

Offside Front slight wheel bind.

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded - not holed.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 197,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,408 miles

all tyres close to limits

Pass 22 Jul 2014 183,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 175,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 162,845 miles

both front tyres are cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 22 Jul 2011 162,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres are cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner

n/s wiper spilt but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2010 156,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 151,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,740 miles

front brake imbalance 23% (fail if above 25%).

front brake pads worn low.

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 XNL is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

L3 XNL is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is L3 XNL safe to buy?

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