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W303 PSG

2000 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 PSG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 152,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

heavy surface corrosion on the rear sub frame and sub frame mountings

low oil pressure warning lamp came on during test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 152,505 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

heavy surface corrosion on the rear sub frame and sub frame mountings

low oil pressure warning lamp came on during test

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,216 miles

engine management light on

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis,sub frame and suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 146,064 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis,sub frame and suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,730 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre just on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 9 Aug 2008 64,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,354 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 62,354 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,408 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 59,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W303 PSG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W303 PSG, 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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W303 PSG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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