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V857 GNJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,556 mi
Last recorded167,556 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 GNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 167,556 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gators (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 167,556 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gators (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 162,616 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 162,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 155,613 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 154,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 54% imbalance across front wheels with no brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of the discs are fully corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all metal parts under the vehicle are corroded

both front tyres have bad inner tread wear

cannot see rear pads to comment on condition

offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2.6 and nearside front 2.3 limit is 1.6mm

Pass 16 Dec 2017 147,897 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 143,798 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component and offside rack (2.3.3b)

Offside plastic headlamp lense is tarnished , not affecting beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,798 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component and offside rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside plastic headlamp lense is tarnished , not affecting beam image

Pass 28 Nov 2015 139,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 134,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 132,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 130,426 miles

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

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

nearside front brake is binding slightly

rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,121 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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V857 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V857 GNJ, 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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V857 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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