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V236 OEW

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,374 mi
Last recorded209,374 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 OEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 209,374 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 209,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 201,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 201,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 190,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 178,071 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2015 160,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low/discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 160,794 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low/discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 144,400 miles

front tyres tread low

headlamp lenses slight deterioated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 131,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres woen on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 117,762 miles

front tyres worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Jan 2012 117,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front tyres worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,933 miles

E.M.L. light on.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,242 miles

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

e m light on

Fail 4 Feb 2010 101,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e m light on

Fail 31 Dec 2008 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,027 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,384 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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V236 OEW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V236 OEW, 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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V236 OEW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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