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V178 KUK

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,234 mi
Last recorded217,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 KUK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 217,234 miles

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

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

corrosion nsr and osr axle mounting area

slight seep pas pump

steering rack boots damp but no signs of splitting

Fail 10 May 2012 217,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion nsr and osr axle mounting area

slight seep pas pump

steering rack boots damp but no signs of splitting

Pass 13 May 2011 212,685 miles

front wiper end split

rear number plate deterioated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 206,183 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 202,974 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 202,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 193,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 179,312 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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V178 KUK is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V178 KUK, 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 V178 KUK registered?

V178 KUK is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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