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X981 VOG

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,391 mi
Last recorded169,391 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 VOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 169,391 miles

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

some underside surface rust

Fail 24 Aug 2016 169,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

some underside surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2015 162,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some underside surface rust

Fail 26 Jul 2014 151,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 151,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 142,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 142,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 137,316 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,316 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 126,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 126,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,588 miles

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 29 Apr 2010 111,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 94,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,204 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroding and pads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,650 miles

damage to both front and n/s/r wheel rims

damage to outer sidewall on n/s/r tyre

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight brake judder from o/s/r

undertrays fitted to vehicle

wipers smear screen

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 VOG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

X981 VOG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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