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A16 RGV

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wall cut

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

just met minimum emissions criteria

sills floor chassis and suspension components corroding, and in my opinion this vehicle has reached the end of its serviceable life.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 130,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis floor and subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,921 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps faded on lens and require replacement/polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has a bush splitting away, and will require replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Offside Rear noise on drop link

chassis and sills and suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort slightly reduced (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps faded on lens and require replacement/polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn and pitted,requires replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has a bush splitting away, and will require replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chassis and sills and suspension components corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,552 miles

Offside Front head lamp faded

slight corrosion on chassy

Fail 22 Aug 2016 125,552 miles

Front front brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning juddering (2.3.3a)

Offside Front head lamp faded

engine breather pipe insecure

slight corrosion on chassy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,601 miles

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

general under body and suspension rust

Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

genaral suspention components corroding

just met minimum emmissions criteria

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

genaral suspention components corroding

just met minimum emmissions criteria

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,756 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,772 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,759 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 109,756 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front scren washers need adjust ment

Pass 13 Mar 2010 105,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 93,692 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,287 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 86,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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A16 RGV is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A16 RGV, 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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A16 RGV is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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