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W169 VCP

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 VCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 155,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 149,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,869 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,942 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 140,942 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,195 miles

corrosion to underside

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,520 miles

corrosion to underside

exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Sep 2016 131,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to underside

exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers split on ends,still clear screen ok

Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,098 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is perished.Cut on the outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre is perished. Cut on the outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 116,368 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to rotate.

Offside front wheel slightly tight to rotate.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,861 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

spare tyre near legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,277 miles

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

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,964 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly...n/s/r tyre getting low...screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2008 107,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f brake binding slightly...n/s/r tyre getting low...screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2008 107,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 99,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 92,363 miles

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

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

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

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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W169 VCP is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W169 VCP, 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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W169 VCP is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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