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NKZ 8950

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,457 mi
Last recorded180,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 8950
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 180,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 172,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 172,143 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine light on.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 166,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 159,463 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 159,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 159,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 130,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 128,355 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM WORN , FRONT PADS LOW , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF REAR INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 Mar 2011 128,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM WORN , FRONT PADS LOW , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF REAR INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,039 miles

CAN BELT HISTORY , CORROSION IN REAR SUB FRAME AND CHASSIS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Mar 2010 121,039 miles

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

CAN BELT HISTORY , CORROSION IN REAR SUB FRAME AND CHASSIS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,210 miles

REAR PADS LOW, CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF REAR CHASSIS , REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Mar 2009 112,210 miles

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

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

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

REAR PADS LOW, CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF REAR CHASSIS , REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,958 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 22 Apr 2008 104,958 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,149 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 96,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTS WORN

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 82,812 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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NKZ 8950 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NKZ 8950, 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 NKZ 8950 registered?

NKZ 8950 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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