MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,678 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W278 TFM registered?
W278 TFM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 May 2000.
Is W278 TFM safe to buy?
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