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V661 GRB

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,664 mi
Last recorded125,664 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 GRB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 125,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 125,664 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,652 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 111,652 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,375 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,179 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal is long but not spongy.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,584 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 59,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 54,657 miles

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

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Metalic fragments in both rear tyre tread areas

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut (cords not exposed)

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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V661 GRB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V661 GRB, 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 V661 GRB registered?

V661 GRB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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