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V47 PGU

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 PGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,859 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear suspension components are corroding

one bulb not working within the speedo meter but dial is still illuminated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 93,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear suspension components are corroding

one bulb not working within the speedo meter but dial is still illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,872 miles

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

all rear suspension components rusty

both front tyres slightly worn unevenly

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate but not effecting the beam images at the time of the test

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,393 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 56,339 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,136 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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V47 PGU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V47 PGU, 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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V47 PGU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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