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N20 RCA

2000 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE94,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 RCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 123,647 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,782 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 120,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge, 215/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,745 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Car has been parked for some time underside surface corrosion and tyres low on air

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,949 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,551 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 96,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,317 miles

nsr tyre close to legal limit, slight leak from osf shocker !!!.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,058 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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N20 RCA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 94,549 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N20 RCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N20 RCA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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