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V499 HTX

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,694 mi
Last recorded116,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 HTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 112,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 108,117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,561 miles

advise on engine light on in dashboard

advise on sticker in windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise on corrosion to rear brake discs

advise on engine light on in dashboard

advise on o/s/f tyre close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/r tyre on limit of tread wear and tyre perished

advise on powersteering fluid bottle getting low

advise on sticker in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,672 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,804 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,639 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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V499 HTX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 V499 HTX, 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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V499 HTX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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