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X972 SJN

2000 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,699 mi
Last recorded192,699 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 SJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 192,699 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 176,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 152,900 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 151,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside tyre side wall damaged

Rear disxs corroded on inside edges

Water in offside headlamp

Pass 28 Oct 2009 138,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 133,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 124,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 124,495 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 7 Oct 2006 116,547 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 116,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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X972 SJN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X972 SJN, 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 X972 SJN registered?

X972 SJN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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