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V143 OAN

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 OAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,965 miles

Battery abit loose

Both rear outer b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

O/S/F shock absorber starting to get abit damp with oil

O/S/F w/bearing has slight wear and movement starting

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Slight brake bind at O/S/F

Slight surface corrosion at rear inner sills/chassis areas

Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery abit loose

Both rear outer b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread and getting perrished and cracked at outer tread edge/sidewall edge areas

O/S/F shock absorber starting to get abit damp with oil

O/S/F w/bearing has slight wear and movement starting

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Slight brake bind at O/S/F

Slight surface corrosion at rear inner sills/chassis areas

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,026 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,498 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and rear brakes binding/all four tyres wearing on inner edge/brake discsall four in poor condition /

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs very rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs very rusty

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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V143 OAN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V143 OAN, 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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V143 OAN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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