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X995 VNJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,513 mi
Last recorded159,513 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX995 VNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lamps not working

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 150,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,445 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,323 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,025 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,615 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/front fog lamp inop

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/front fog lamp inop

Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,931 miles

Diff seal slightly leaking

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Slight brake noise o/s/r

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,203 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack securing bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid not on max

slight play in steering rack securing bolt bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge nearing limit

off side rear brake pad clip not sat correctly

Fail 21 Dec 2011 96,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge nearing limit

off side rear brake pad clip not sat correctly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck pipe slightly corroded

off side front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,773 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,207 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,318 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,677 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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X995 VNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X995 VNJ, 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 X995 VNJ registered?

X995 VNJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X995 VNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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