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M888 ALK

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,199 mi
Last recorded148,199 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 ALK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 148,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 148,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,583 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 144,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,699 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 109,966 miles

Emmisions on just met standard on lamda

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside anti rattle brake pad clip missing

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emmisions on just met standard on lamda

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside anti rattle brake pad clip missing

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,862 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,535 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,206 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,592 miles

both front tyres perishing also rear discs surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,120 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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M888 ALK is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M888 ALK, 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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M888 ALK is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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