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X98 TSS

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

128,016 mi
Last recorded128,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 TSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,016 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,713 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,413 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,934 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,909 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX. 70% WORN.

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD IS PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE LOW AND PERISHED AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X98 TSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X98 TSS, 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 X98 TSS registered?

X98 TSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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