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W215 VEN

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,159 mi
Last recorded155,159 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 VEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 155,159 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 150,025 miles

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 2 Apr 2012 149,694 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 142,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

engine management light on on dash

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 142,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

engine management light on on dash

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 135,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 124,210 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 124,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,103 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recomend replacement shortly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

cut evident in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2007 108,038 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recomend replacement shortly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

cut evident in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,382 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 92,342 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on the inside edge below tread depth

oil evident around the steering rack

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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W215 VEN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W215 VEN, 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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W215 VEN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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