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V852 JOO

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,438 mi
Last recorded145,438 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 JOO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 145,438 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 145,438 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 132,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery is insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2010 118,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 118,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 116,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 114,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 113,432 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 108,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 103,007 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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V852 JOO is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V852 JOO, 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 V852 JOO registered?

V852 JOO is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V852 JOO safe to buy?

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