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V116 SEV

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 SEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 159,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 150,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,612 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp aim pattern fading

Pass 9 Jan 2014 128,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 128,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 124,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 120,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 109,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 109,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,362 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 102,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,738 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge,within the limit.

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 SEV is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 V116 SEV, 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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V116 SEV is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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