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W296 SBD

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 SBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 113,998 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 113,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,639 miles

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

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

hand brake will need ajusting soon

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,639 miles

hand brake will need ajusting soon

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,805 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 76,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,172 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 63,172 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W296 SBD is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W296 SBD, 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 W296 SBD registered?

W296 SBD is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W296 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 SBD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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