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X978 EAH

2000 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,994 mi
Last recorded152,994 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 EAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion evident underside inner body sills , suspension links /rods / arms etc front and rear

underseal/stone chip evident underside body sills etc

Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,043 miles

corrosion evident underside

welding repairs stone chip/ underseal coated

Pass 14 Oct 2019 131,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion evident inner and outer body sill area n/s and o/s

corrosion evident underside

Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,595 miles

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

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,838 miles

advise front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,509 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,028 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,601 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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X978 EAH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X978 EAH, 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 X978 EAH registered?

X978 EAH is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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