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W373 JVT

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

207,903 mi
Last recorded207,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 207,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 200,705 miles

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

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

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

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2014 191,764 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 191,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 187,572 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 180,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 180,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 170,469 miles

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

Nsr & Osr tyres are low on tread

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

Steering rack is damp

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes are corroded

nsf tyre has splits in sidewalls & worn on inner edge

osf tyre has cuts in sidewalls & worn on edges & low on tread

propshaft centre bearing worn

rear silencer is holed & blowing

rear subframe mounts are corroded

steel brake pipes are corroded in places

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 170,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nsr & Osr tyres are low on tread

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

Steering rack is damp

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes are corroded

nsf tyre has splits in sidewalls & worn on inner edge

osf tyre has cuts in sidewalls & worn on edges & low on tread

propshaft centre bearing worn

rear silencer is holed & blowing

rear subframe mounts are corroded

steel brake pipes are corroded in places

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 159,858 miles

front number plate damaged and starting to delaminate

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 145,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 145,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 145,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 131,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 119,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 107,458 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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W373 JVT 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 58.8%.

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 W373 JVT, 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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W373 JVT is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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