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W128 XTU

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,959 mi
Last recorded128,959 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 XTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 120,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,356 miles

all front light bulbs have blue tint benifit is given to presenter due to output almost white

Fail 6 Mar 2012 103,356 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all front light bulbs have blue tint benifit is given to presenter due to output almost white

Pass 30 Aug 2010 95,077 miles

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

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

all front/side lights/dipped beam/main beam have a tint of blue colour benifit is given to presenter

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2010 95,077 miles

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

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

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

all front/side lights/dipped beam/main beam have a tint of blue colour benifit is given to presenter

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 83,315 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside dipped and main beam slight tint of blue benifit given to presenter

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2007 83,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside dipped and main beam slight tint off blue benifit given to presenter

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,207 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2005 657,388 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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W128 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 W128 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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W128 XTU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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