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V242 ELR

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,173 mi
Last recorded116,173 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 ELR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,535 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,470 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,206 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,539 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,230 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,959 miles

Corrosion on o/side and n/side rear brake discs.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,844 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 81,844 miles

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

Inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay clip missing .

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 57,114 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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V242 ELR is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V242 ELR, 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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V242 ELR is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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