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V368 MBL

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV368 MBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 139,516 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,663 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe , ALL mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,500 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,372 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,302 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,902 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 114,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,988 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 106,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,364 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,435 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,479 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 47,408 miles

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

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

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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V368 MBL is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V368 MBL, 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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V368 MBL is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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