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X973 SAR

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,738 mi
Last recorded131,738 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 SAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill has corrosion

Rear rear subframe and suspension corroded throughout

Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 125,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,765 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 119,765 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 116,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 113,468 miles

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers are smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,473 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,107 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,882 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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X973 SAR is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 X973 SAR, 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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X973 SAR is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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