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W178 ULD

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 ULD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,261 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,261 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres are very worn

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewallvery close to cords

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres are very worn

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewallvery close to cords

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,320 miles

front tyres are worn to legal limit

n/s rear and both front tyres are cut on sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,320 miles

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

front tyres are worn to legal limit

n/s rear and both front tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,057 miles

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

engine man light is on

front and rear brake pads are very worn

n/s front tyre is very worn

o/s front suspension bottom ball joint is very worn

Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine man light is on

front and rear brake pads are very worn

n/s front tyre is very worn

o/s front suspension bottom ball joint is very worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,603 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 43,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,324 miles

n/s rear shock absorber is leaking †play in o/s and n/s front suspension bottom ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear shock absorber is leaking †play in o/s and n/s front suspension ball joints

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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W178 ULD is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W178 ULD, 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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W178 ULD is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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