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W221 LJA

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,886 mi
Last recorded101,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 LJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,886 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 101,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,121 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 94,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,563 miles

Nearside rear tyre has wear to inner edge

Offisde rear tyre has wear to inner edge

Vehicle has body repairs - no sharp edges

Vehicle has repair to nearside front, secondhand wing fitted.

Pass 24 May 2008 82,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 77,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 12 May 2006 70,259 miles

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

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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W221 LJA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W221 LJA, 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 W221 LJA registered?

W221 LJA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W221 LJA safe to buy?

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