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W188 GUG

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,089 mi
Last recorded215,089 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 215,089 miles

Engine MIL on

Exhaust blowing slightly

Front Wind screen chipped

Hand brake travel long

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill panel

Nearside Rear Play in lower suspension arm outer bush / joint

Nearside Slight play in inner track rod

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Play in lower suspension arm outer bush / joint

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 16 Apr 2018 207,278 miles

Front Exhaust braket not secured

Front screen chipped

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Play in lower suspension joint

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded and in slightly poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2018 207,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust braket not secured

Front screen chipped

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Play in lower suspension joint

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded and in slightly poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 201,300 miles

Corrosion to NSR outer sill

Front screen chipped

Hand brake travel slightly long

NSF fog lamp not working

OSF shocker absorber damp

Play in NS inner track rod

Play in NSR lower suspension joint

Play in OSF lower ball joint

Screen washers poor

Fail 9 May 2017 201,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

NSF fog lamp not working

Corrosion to NSR outer sill

Front screen chipped

Hand brake travel slightly long

NSF brake performance poor

OSF shocker absorber damp

Play in NS inner track rod

Play in NSR lower suspension joint

Play in OSF lower ball joint

Screen washers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,002 miles

Brake warning light on

Hand brake travel slightly long

NS screen washer poor

Play in NSR lower suspension ball joint

Play in OSF lower suspension ball joint

Rear exhaust box blowing

Slight play in NS inner track rod ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2016 183,563 miles

NS screen washer poor

Play in NSR lower outer suspension joint

Rear exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Slight play in NS inner track rod

Slight play in OSF lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2015 167,082 miles

Both bottom arm rear bushes perishing slightly

O/S/F wheel bearing has very slight roughness in rotation

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2014 149,424 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

N/S/R brake performance poor

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 13 Jan 2014 149,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

N/S/R brake performance poor

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2013 132,782 miles

Front screen chipped

Moisture in both front fog lamp

Play in N/S/R lower rear suspension rose joint

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2013 132,782 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front screen chipped

Moisture in both front fog lamp

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in N/S/R lower rear suspension rose joint

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,112 miles

O/S/F tyre side walls split

Stone damage to front screen

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,606 miles

EML light on

bonnet stay clip broken

damage to windscreen

offside tyre pressure low and inner sidewall cracked and damaged

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 106,699 miles

damage to n/s of windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2009 105,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 99,941 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded

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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W188 GUG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W188 GUG, 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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W188 GUG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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