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V872 GGV

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 GGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,589 miles

battery insecure

rear sidelights dim in operation

side repeater indicators dim in operation

Fail 1 Dec 2012 97,457 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

battery insecure

rear sidelights dim in operation

side repeater indicators dim in operation

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear discs pitted on inner edges

slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 79,042 miles

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

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

all four brakes sqeal on application

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,042 miles

all four brakes sqeal on application

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,371 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 72,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,803 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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V872 GGV is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V872 GGV, 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 V872 GGV registered?

V872 GGV is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V872 GGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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