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W357 AJO

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 AJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 121,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2010 114,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 114,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside steering rack arm has had heat applied

Fail 16 Oct 2009 102,011 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside steering rack arm has had heat applied

Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,212 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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W357 AJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W357 AJO, 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 W357 AJO registered?

W357 AJO is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W357 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 AJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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