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V848 EGT

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 EGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 125,946 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 125,939 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 122,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,899 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 116,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 116,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 110,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 30 Nov 2007 106,856 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 102,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

imbalance to front brakes

note:different tread patterns,weight and speed ratings on tyres fitted

o/s/f sidelight appears dim

Pass 10 Nov 2006 102,302 miles

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

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

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

imbalance to front brakes

note:different tread patterns,weight and speed ratings on tyres fitted

o/s/f sidelight appears dim

Pass 10 Dec 2005 96,907 miles

Advanced uneven wear to offside front tyre.

Imbalance to front brakes- BORDERLINE.

Slight uneven wear to nearside front tyre.

Wear to offside rear tyre.

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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V848 EGT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 V848 EGT, 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 V848 EGT registered?

V848 EGT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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