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L400 SMB

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SMB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 114,887 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 111,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 101,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres inner edges slight wear.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 101,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres inner edges slight wear.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,698 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,471 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 47,986 miles

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

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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L400 SMB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L400 SMB, 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 L400 SMB registered?

L400 SMB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is L400 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SMB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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