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W309 NAU

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,260 mi
Last recorded203,260 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 NAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 203,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 202,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 197,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 194,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 194,733 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 190,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 187,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 187,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 182,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 182,773 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 172,882 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 28 Apr 2011 172,882 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 139,811 miles

steering rack mounting bushes in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2008 139,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

steering rack mounting bushes in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 126,107 miles

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

offside front wheel slightley rubbing tie bar when vehicle raised on jack

Fail 5 Apr 2007 126,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

offside front wheel slightley rubbing tie bar when vehicle raised on jack

Pass 5 May 2006 119,810 miles

Nearside 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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W309 NAU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W309 NAU, 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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W309 NAU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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