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W181 LRA

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,562 mi
Last recorded149,562 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 LRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,562 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,743 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,696 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 116,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,053 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

various surface corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2012 103,051 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

various surface corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,302 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlight lense cover slightly deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 79,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,148 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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W181 LRA 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 75%.

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 W181 LRA, 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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W181 LRA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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