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V863 GNJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 GNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 131,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plat corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 127,576 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plat corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

underseal peeling off underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 119,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underseal peeling off underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,864 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 115,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing brake pads (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing brake pads (3.6.A.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 115,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,633 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,024 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,415 miles

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

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,868 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 59,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,727 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,143 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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V863 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V863 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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V863 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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