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W218 SBY

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,768 mi
Last recorded108,768 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 SBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,513 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R belt

N/S repeater lense missing

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,128 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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W218 SBY is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W218 SBY, 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 W218 SBY registered?

W218 SBY is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W218 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 SBY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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