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W285 RNF

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 140,502 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 140,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure Unable to fully inspect nearside (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases KAT to centre (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,558 miles

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,111 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,354 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge o/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear brake disc inner pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,110 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,191 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,195 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,682 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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W285 RNF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W285 RNF, 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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W285 RNF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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