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L17 TBH

2000 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,752 mi
Last recorded146,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TBH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 146,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 142,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 141,480 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 137,678 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 137,678 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 134,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,841 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 136,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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L17 TBH is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L17 TBH, 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 L17 TBH registered?

L17 TBH is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 February 2000.

Is L17 TBH safe to buy?

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