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W491 LAN

2000 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 S97,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 LAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,115 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

movement in both rear lower rose bushes on hub

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight blow from exhaust front/middle join

slight oil leak on engine

vehicle has serious damage marker

Fail 2 Aug 2008 68,115 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

movement in both rear lower rose bushes on hub

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight blow from exhaust front/middle join

slight cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

slight oil leak on engine

vehicle has serious damage marker

Pass 4 Aug 2007 68,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 152,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 152,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 152,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 142,589 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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W491 LAN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 97,738 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W491 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W491 LAN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W491 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 LAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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