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W272 PLB

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 PLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,783 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,558 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,096 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,441 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMPS SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc surfaces deteriorating

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,780 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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W272 PLB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W272 PLB, 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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W272 PLB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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