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V399 JFA

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,993 mi
Last recorded182,993 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 182,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

slight blow from back box exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2014 182,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

slight blow from back box exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2013 176,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front rackend

Fail 2 Aug 2013 176,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

slight play in nearside front rackend

Pass 6 Aug 2012 167,262 miles

engine management light on.

handbrake warning light on

traction control light on.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 167,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on.

handbrake warning light on

traction control light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 157,509 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 157,509 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing/nearside headlight on lower limit/high level brake light inop/rear discs excessively pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 146,943 miles

both rear brake discs on inside edge excessively pitted/nearside front suspension leg damp

Pass 7 Aug 2009 133,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 133,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

inspected rear brakes best as possible rear pads look low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 117,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,322 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 105,322 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads low but not below limits. n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2005 56,550 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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V399 JFA 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 58.8%.

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 V399 JFA, 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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V399 JFA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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