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W278 TFM

2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto92,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 TFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 127,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 127,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 116,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

no front fog lamps

Fail 17 Apr 2007 116,503 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

front fog lamps inop

n/s rear inner c v boot leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2006 111,352 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)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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W278 TFM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 92,620 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W278 TFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W278 TFM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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