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V261 FSS

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,450 mi
Last recorded47,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 FSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 151,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 135,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 133,908 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 133,009 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 120,734 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 120,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 120,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2005 106,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 106,659 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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V261 FSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V261 FSS, 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 V261 FSS registered?

V261 FSS is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V261 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 FSS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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