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V165 MMY

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,052 mi
Last recorded149,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 MMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 136,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle subframe mount n/s bolt is loose

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle subframe mount n/s bolt is loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,750 miles

eml illuminating on dash

o/s front position light dim

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,984 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,519 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,681 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

EML On During Test

Fuel Light On During Test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Steering Rack Clamp Bushes Slightly Worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,681 miles

EML On During Test

Fuel Light On During Test

Oil leak

Steering Rack Clamp Bushes Slightly Worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 47,237 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 47,219 miles

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

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

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

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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V165 MMY is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V165 MMY, 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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V165 MMY is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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