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X971 GKE

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,739 mi
Last recorded129,739 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 GKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 129,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,024 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Engine management light on

Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 125,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Engine management light on

Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,383 miles

Front No plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,725 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,479 miles

advisories as issued with vt30 899452783252

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,200 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Object in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear inner sill's

handbrakew light staying on (when handbrake is off)

nearside front & rear tyre's have damage to the outer sidewall's

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,042 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear inner sill's

handbrakew light staying on (when handbrake is off)

nearside front & rear tyre's have damage to the outer sidewall's

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,609 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,762 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2010 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,247 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 74,230 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,656 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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X971 GKE is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X971 GKE, 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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X971 GKE is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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