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W398 BHG

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 BHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,703 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 99,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,564 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 92,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamp corroded bad on lens

Offside Outer and inner sill Corroded within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,663 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/spare wheel well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/spare wheel well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,952 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box bent pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,340 miles

Front fog lights inop

Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front fog lights inop

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,057 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,980 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,408 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,408 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,667 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,944 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack up in tread

Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre starting to crack up in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,515 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,694 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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W398 BHG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W398 BHG, 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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W398 BHG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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