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S200 JTF

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,240 mi
Last recorded168,240 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 JTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 168,240 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 168,240 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 165,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 165,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 161,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 161,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering belt loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 156,101 miles

very light windscreen damage to zone b

Pass 22 Apr 2008 148,883 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 148,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 140,418 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 140,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 131,790 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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S200 JTF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S200 JTF, 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 S200 JTF registered?

S200 JTF is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is S200 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 JTF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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