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V981 DRD

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,296 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 114,296 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,966 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing uneven slightly has high spot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing uneven slightly has high spot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,832 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

both front headlamps show wear

Fail 1 Sep 2018 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

both front headlamps show wear

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,262 miles

front headlamps misty

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

headlamps misty

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,809 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,777 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 34,777 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V981 DRD is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V981 DRD, 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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V981 DRD is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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