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W232 LJA

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

278,294 mi
Last recorded278,294 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 LJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 278,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 269,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 264,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 258,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 253,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 249,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 245,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 239,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 234,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 234,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 229,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 221,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 215,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 195,855 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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W232 LJA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W232 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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W232 LJA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W232 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W232 LJA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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