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W197 CJO

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,991 mi
Last recorded180,991 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 CJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 180,991 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing slight from front flange

Pass 31 Oct 2019 173,790 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 173,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 169,729 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from bell housing of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 158,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 149,166 miles

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

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

damager to o/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2014 149,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

damager to o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2013 143,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 130,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 123,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,152 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 115,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,886 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 107,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 103,351 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 103,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,832 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,776 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,366 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 88,977 miles

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

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

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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W197 CJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W197 CJO, 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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What year was W197 CJO registered?

W197 CJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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