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W249 MJM

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,852 mi
Last recorded146,852 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 MJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 146,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,431 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 143,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 139,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 104,096 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 104,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,103 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate is deteriorating!

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 76,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate is deteriorating!

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W249 MJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W249 MJM, 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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W249 MJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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