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X917 LMJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 LMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,467 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heat shield insecure

N/R tyre inner wall cracked but no ply or cords time of test

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended To the rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended To the rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 145,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heat shield insecure

N/R tyre inner wall cracked but no ply or cords time of test

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended To the rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended To the rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 137,895 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 127,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 123,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2012 123,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,938 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,462 miles

n/s/f lower/rear suspension arm inner bush starting to seperate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,263 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 104,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 99,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,733 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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X917 LMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X917 LMJ, 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 X917 LMJ registered?

X917 LMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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