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V892 GNJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,203 mi
Last recorded179,203 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 GNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 179,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (failed emmisons ) (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight aim poor poss polish headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly rotten (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drives mirrors glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm rotten (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill needs welding (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill needs welding (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated front reg broken (6.3.1d)

cant see rear pads

rear disc pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 167,071 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2016 167,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sills need welding (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills needs welding around 6 hours for the pair (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2015 154,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 143,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 114,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,172 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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V892 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V892 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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V892 GNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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