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L12 EXA

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,303 mi
Last recorded144,303 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 144,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,132 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Fail 17 Oct 2015 94,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,565 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,506 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 66,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 56,137 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,905 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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L12 EXA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L12 EXA, 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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L12 EXA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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