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V524 MHK

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,792 mi
Last recorded171,792 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 MHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,792 miles

all discs pitted

e.m.l light on

engine running lumpy and fast idle

oil leaks

play inner steering joints

Fail 15 Sep 2015 171,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 156,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 156,173 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 137,984 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 130,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

cuts in rear tyre wall n/s/r

Fail 9 Jun 2012 130,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

cuts in rear tyre wall n/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 119,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 114,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,914 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 99,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V524 MHK is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V524 MHK, 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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V524 MHK is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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