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W153 JVT

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,208 mi
Last recorded221,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 221,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 221,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 213,731 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 213,731 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 206,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 206,095 miles

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front inner edge (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 196,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 189,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 182,291 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 182,291 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 176,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 167,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2011 157,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges. Advise tracking check.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 157,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges. Advise tracking check.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 149,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 149,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 139,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,528 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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W153 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W153 JVT, 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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W153 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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