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SB56 RUW

2007 Lexus IS200

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiperblade split on ends

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and undertray covers fitted

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 140,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiperblade split on ends

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and undertray covers fitted

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,173 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,595 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,324 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,324 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,563 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,563 miles

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,304 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,304 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,763 miles

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

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
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SB56 RUW is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,599 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 SB56 RUW, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB56 RUW is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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