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R40 RJM

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,762 mi
Last recorded149,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 149,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced subframe washer badly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe washer badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 143,800 miles

Rear child seats preventing inspection of all seat belts

Fail 3 Jul 2017 143,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear child seats preventing inspection of all seat belts

Fail 16 Jun 2017 143,536 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front brake discs lip & worn

eml on

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut inner side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 123,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 118,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2012 112,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,832 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,333 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,325 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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R40 RJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R40 RJM, 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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R40 RJM is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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