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W299 NTG

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,111 mi
Last recorded109,111 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 NTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot damaged but no sharp edges

n/s/r tyre worn very bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bold inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,236 miles

All four tyres worn on the edges recommend pressures checked regularly and tyres replaced soon

Engine management light staying on and traction control switched off light flashing.

Rear brake pads cannot be seen to be inspected

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,587 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,575 miles

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

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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W299 NTG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W299 NTG, 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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W299 NTG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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