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W165 VEN

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,490 mi
Last recorded151,490 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,872 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 144,940 miles

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

Offside 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)

Slight play at steering wheel/column

Fail 5 Apr 2013 135,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 122,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,706 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,723 miles

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

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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W165 VEN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W165 VEN, 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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W165 VEN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W165 VEN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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