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W122 ABA

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 ABA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 147,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 139,265 miles

dashboard handbrake warning light staying on

exhaust frony section heatshield insecure

exhaust tail section joint+pipe minor leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 139,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

dashboard handbrake warning light staying on

exhaust frony section heatshield insecure

exhaust tail section joint+pipe minor leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 116,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre small cut in wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,481 miles

nearside front tyre small cut in wall

Pass 13 Nov 2010 109,221 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 102,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,152 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 79,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pedal travel near to limits

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,777 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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W122 ABA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W122 ABA, 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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W122 ABA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W122 ABA safe to buy?

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