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X981 FDP

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FDP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 143,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 139,773 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 139,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pitting /corrosion on o/s/r brake discs inner face

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 135,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 135,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 129,781 miles

Pitting/corrosion on o/s/r brake discs

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 129,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pitting/corrosion on o/s/r brake discs

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,179 miles

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

front brake pads low

offside front brake binding(caliper piston seizing)

offside rear brake disc excessively pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,942 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,556 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,842 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2005 63,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 62,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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X981 FDP is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X981 FDP, 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 X981 FDP registered?

X981 FDP is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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