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V679 MDP

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 MDP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,662 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 86,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,450 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective obscured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective obscured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,516 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,737 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,550 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 67,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,027 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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V679 MDP is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V679 MDP, 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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V679 MDP is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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