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W262 MJM

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,125 mi
Last recorded212,125 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 MJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 212,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury nearside rear lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 206,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 204,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 196,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 189,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 189,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 179,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 179,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 171,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 161,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 143,632 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet clip broke

Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,791 miles

o/s/r tyre inner slight split

Fail 4 Sep 2012 136,791 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner slight split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,172 miles

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,132 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 111,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,338 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front suspension joint has play in an outer ball joint but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 59,594 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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W262 MJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W262 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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What year was W262 MJM registered?

W262 MJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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