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W129 LSG

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 LSG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 134,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,591 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,467 miles

engine and traction control light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine and traction control light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,040 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 68,397 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,397 miles

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

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

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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W129 LSG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W129 LSG, 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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W129 LSG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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