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OIG 2742

2000 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 2742
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,656 miles

engine man light on

tcs light on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine man light on

tcs light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres inner sidewalls cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,253 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 61,689 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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OIG 2742 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIG 2742, 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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OIG 2742 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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