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W288 WFG

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 WFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 104,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 98,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2015 87,886 miles

suspensin arm bushes

wipers

Fail 30 May 2015 87,886 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

suspensin arm bushes

wipers

Pass 30 May 2014 80,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 30 May 2014 80,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 78,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 24 May 2012 73,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wing mirror damaged but not effecting view to rear.

Fail 24 May 2012 73,078 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wing mirror damaged but not effecting view to rear.

Pass 26 May 2011 69,395 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on sidewall but is not showing ply or cord.

Pass 28 May 2010 67,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 55,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 55,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,106 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,207 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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W288 WFG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W288 WFG, 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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W288 WFG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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