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W118 JAA

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,283 mi
Last recorded146,283 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 JAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 146,283 miles

Both headlamp lens in poor condition & aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Corrosion to both rear sill areas.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,283 miles

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

Both headlamp lens in poor condition & aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Corrosion to both rear sill areas.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 140,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 140,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 134,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 134,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 133,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,639 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,407 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,407 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,930 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 120,930 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,667 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 107,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 94,233 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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W118 JAA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W118 JAA, 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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W118 JAA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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