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W327 OBR

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,020 mi
Last recorded179,020 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 OBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 179,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 156,129 miles

n/s & o/s front rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 156,129 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s front rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2014 142,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 142,352 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded all round both side.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 136,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,865 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 131,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 109,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 100,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,013 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,950 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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W327 OBR is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W327 OBR, 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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W327 OBR is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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