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W272 PLF

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 PLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,014 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 73,713 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,702 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 PLF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W272 PLF, 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 W272 PLF registered?

W272 PLF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W272 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 PLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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