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Y518 JMJ

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 JMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,574 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Os washer jet poor, but sufficient.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Os washer jet poor, but sufficient.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,708 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,895 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,278 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,458 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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Y518 JMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y518 JMJ, 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 Y518 JMJ registered?

Y518 JMJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y518 JMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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