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W293 TLH

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 TLH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,007 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 107,326 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,941 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,941 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery mounting loose not holding battery securely

Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

engine manager light ON

battery insecure and bracket loose = may cause short circuit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lamp lens broken but not emitting any white light to the rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lamp lens broken but not emitting any white light to the rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate light fault

satnav holder in swept area affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,780 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,561 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 69,561 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,727 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,860 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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W293 TLH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 W293 TLH, 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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W293 TLH is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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