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M70 MMJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 MMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,749 miles

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 27 Dec 2018 70,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,837 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

STEEL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 65,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,154 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,248 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,330 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 60,330 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,826 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,572 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,017 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

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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M70 MMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M70 MMJ, 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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M70 MMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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