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XBZ 8998

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

276,316 mi
Last recorded276,316 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 8998
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 276,316 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 276,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 266,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 266,964 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 261,842 miles

ALL front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 255,005 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 255,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 248,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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XBZ 8998 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBZ 8998, 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 XBZ 8998 registered?

XBZ 8998 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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