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W383 KMR

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,950 mi
Last recorded156,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 KMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 156,950 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mulfuntion light on

Fail 3 Jan 2015 156,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mulfuntion light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 138,959 miles

225/45 x 17

Bolt missing front exhaust to gearbox mount. Not considered insecure.

Nearsider headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 138,959 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

225/45 x 17

Bolt missing front exhaust to gearbox mount. Not considered insecure.

Nearsider headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 21 Dec 2012 129,458 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pads loose in carriers

Fail 6 Dec 2012 129,456 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear brake pads loose in carriers

Pass 7 Dec 2011 115,896 miles

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

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

bonnet catch has bolt missing

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside inner rack joint has play

nearside rear light unit slightly loose

Fail 7 Dec 2011 115,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch has bolt missing

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside inner rack joint has play

nearside rear light unit slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside inner steering rack joint has play.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,439 miles

front head lamp aims on limit. nearside rear tyre side wall marginal damage.offside numbur plate lamp dim. offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 86,500 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both sides rear lower suspension arms outer pivot bushes very marginal wear

Fail 11 Dec 2008 86,500 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both sides rear lower suspension arms outer pivot bushes very marginal wear

Pass 18 Dec 2007 78,500 miles

nail in off side rear tyre some wear steering etc esp nearside rack. rear pads look low front discs worn.

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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W383 KMR is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W383 KMR, 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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W383 KMR is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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