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R15 SDF

2000 Lexus IS200

Bronze Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose front section

faint patterns on o/s/f and n/s/f headlight aims

Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose front section

faint patterns on o/s/f and n/s/f headlight aims

Pass 8 Nov 2014 123,656 miles

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

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

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 123,656 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 117,047 miles

fan belt noisey, front lens worn beam image not great, engine oil low, rear spoiler insecure, front wipers not great, rear sills weak, front tyres worn on sidewalls, fuel pipes corroded, rear brake pads close to limit, (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 117,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

fan belt noisey, front lens worn beam image not great, engine oil low, rear spoiler insecure, front wipers not great, rear sills weak, front tyres worn on sidewalls, fuel pipes corroded, rear brake pads close to limit, (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,153 miles

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

engine oil leaking, rear pads close to legal limit, front bushes worn, hand brake lever has slight side play

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,001 miles

front and rear wheels different design/type,osr calliper slightly damaged

oil dirty,patterns on dipbeam not great

osr suspension arm balljoint slight play-investigate

underbody and components corroded in places,sills,fuel pipe,discs corroded/lipped in places

Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil dirty,patterns on dipbeam not great

osr suspension arm balljoint slight play-investigate

underbody and components corroded in places,sills,fuel pipe,discs corroded/lipped in places

Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,420 miles

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

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

battery/charging system fault underload,lights flickering-investigate

engine oil dirty

fuel pipes corroded/filler neck area

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

spare tyre defective

windscreen washers not great(-3 frosty)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 101,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery/charging system fault underload,lights flickering-investigate

engine oil dirty

fuel pipes corroded/filler neck area

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

spare tyre defective

windscreen washers not great(-3 frosty)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine oil looks dirty

fuel neck/petrol pipe corroded

rear brake noisey in operation,investigate

rear spoiler loose

Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,406 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine oil looks dirty

fuel neck/petrol pipe corroded

rear brake noisey in operation,investigate

rear spoiler loose

Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake noisy in operation

nsf tyre wall

Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,961 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake noisy in operation

nsf tyre wall

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,831 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,216 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 81,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 73,931 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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R15 SDF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Bronze with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R15 SDF, 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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R15 SDF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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