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X751 VPU

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX751 VPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 147,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,616 miles

corrosion to suspension

slight coolant leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs corroded

front wiper rubbers perishing

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner flitch corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 133,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 125,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 121,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 120,982 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 114,617 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,493 miles

both front tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2010 94,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres have low tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 86,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,775 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,300 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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X751 VPU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X751 VPU, 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 X751 VPU registered?

X751 VPU is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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