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V199 KWY

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 KWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 144,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake wear warning light on

front fogs not working

Pass 15 Jun 2012 144,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brake wear warning light on

front fogs not working

Pass 27 Feb 2011 139,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 135,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 135,892 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner wing damaged o/s/r door damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 129,767 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 129,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Dec 2007 122,183 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel slight high but not to stop

nsf.slight damagebehind headlight

os.nsfmudsheild inscu re

osf.door strap missing

Fail 21 Dec 2007 122,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf.slight damagebehind headlight

os.nsfmudsheild inscu re

osf.door strap missing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,281 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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V199 KWY is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V199 KWY, 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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V199 KWY is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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