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W338 LBA

2000 Lexus IS200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 LBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 120,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,881 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 21,550 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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W338 LBA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W338 LBA, 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 W338 LBA registered?

W338 LBA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W338 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W338 LBA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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