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W438 LBA

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 LBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,740 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 12,740 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 115,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,398 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,434 miles

pads possibly low †o/s/f brake low effort,imbalance on front 25%

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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W438 LBA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W438 LBA, 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 W438 LBA registered?

W438 LBA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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