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X959 GDB

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,295 mi
Last recorded152,295 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 GDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 152,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration on headlights

wear in both steering rack arms

wear in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Fail 9 May 2013 152,123 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

deterioration on headlights

hand brake travel close to limit

judder nearside rear brake near limit

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

wear in both steering rack arms

wear in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 28 May 2012 145,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 141,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 138,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 138,335 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 127,335 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 123,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 107,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,131 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,773 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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X959 GDB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X959 GDB, 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 X959 GDB registered?

X959 GDB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X959 GDB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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