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V260 OEW

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,773 mi
Last recorded196,773 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 OEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 196,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 191,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 191,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 181,626 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 169,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 169,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 160,526 miles

cracking to o/s/f tyre

front wipers split

judder on both front brakes

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f brake binding

rear tyres worn on insides & cracking

slight play in n/s & o/s steering

Pass 22 Jan 2010 153,239 miles

o/s/f brake binding

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jan 2009 145,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2009 145,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 140,187 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2007 135,762 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 135,762 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 124,424 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 124,424 miles

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

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

slight bulge in inner wall of nearside front tyre

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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V260 OEW 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 66.7%.

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 V260 OEW, 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 V260 OEW registered?

V260 OEW is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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