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W126 XTU

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 XTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,210 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,265 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front headlamps lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Front Both front wiper blades split

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 78,740 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,923 miles

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)

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

all tyres perrished

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,204 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre low tread on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,474 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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W126 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W126 XTU, 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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W126 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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