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X996 BCB

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 BCB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 137,070 miles

Oil leak

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear light covers broken

Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,070 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear light covers broken

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 129,360 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perishing o/s/r tyre perishing n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split rubber only

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,708 miles

both rear lights lenses damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2009 121,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear lights lenses damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2006 112,971 miles

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)

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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X996 BCB is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X996 BCB, 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 X996 BCB registered?

X996 BCB is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X996 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 BCB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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