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W289 WTA

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 WTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,925 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 60,383 miles

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

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

wiper blades ends split

Fail 11 May 2018 60,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

wiper blades ends split

Pass 8 May 2017 57,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,002 miles

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

front no plate cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints lift

windscreen scored

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,552 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,209 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,998 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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W289 WTA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W289 WTA, 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 W289 WTA registered?

W289 WTA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W289 WTA safe to buy?

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