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W38 OAA

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 OAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,967 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers and shields fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,164 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 48,887 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge on limit

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,597 miles

215/45/17w

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost bald

rear pads look to be worn very low unable to see exactly how much

screen chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,356 miles

can not fully see rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,176 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,446 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,446 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 16,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,576 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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W38 OAA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W38 OAA, 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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W38 OAA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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