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V845 JMA

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,337 mi
Last recorded153,337 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 JMA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 149,416 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 149,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 142,976 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 137,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 134,333 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 134,333 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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine light on

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,633 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 106,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 100,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 91,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 84,806 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V845 JMA 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 68.8%.

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 V845 JMA, 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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V845 JMA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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