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W161 XEW

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,919 mi
Last recorded173,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 XEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 173,919 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 160,480 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 160,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 151,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 151,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 148,245 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Both wiper blades are in poor condition.

Fuel pipe from filler to tank is corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 148,245 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Both wiper blades are in poor condition.

Fuel pipe from filler to tank is corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 140,147 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 140,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 129,565 miles

Bonnet stay clip is damaged.

Both outer sills are damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in offside steering rack bush.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 129,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both outer sills are damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in offside steering rack bush.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,274 miles

offside front tyre near to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,322 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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W161 XEW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W161 XEW, 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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What year was W161 XEW registered?

W161 XEW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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