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W243 OAH

2000 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE94,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 OAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 100,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 90,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 90,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 72,442 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 72,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,346 miles

offside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Jun 2008 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 35,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

THIS VECHILE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION IE TRACK ROD END

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,912 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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W243 OAH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 94,549 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W243 OAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W243 OAH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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