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W439 KMR

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 KMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 139,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,485 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 129,485 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 122,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,267 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 116,190 miles

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

off side rear brake disc inner brake surface worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

negative terminal of battery fouling bonnet

Fail 23 Jan 2010 104,703 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

negative terminal of battery fouling bonnet

Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,413 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 77,370 miles

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

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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W439 KMR is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W439 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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W439 KMR is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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