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V478 KCL

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 KCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,383 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,399 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,219 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,785 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,369 miles

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

front brake pads low

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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V478 KCL is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V478 KCL, 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 V478 KCL registered?

V478 KCL is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V478 KCL safe to buy?

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