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W179 JVT

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 118,764 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Fail 3 May 2014 118,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Pass 28 May 2013 111,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 111,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 109,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,168 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,024 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,647 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 69,588 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,071 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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W179 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W179 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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W179 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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