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V116 FHW

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,026 mi
Last recorded156,026 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 FHW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 156,026 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,341 miles

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

front tyres inner edge adv

Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 132,676 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 127,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 124,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 120,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 115,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,917 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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V116 FHW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V116 FHW, 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 V116 FHW registered?

V116 FHW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V116 FHW safe to buy?

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