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V277 JFA

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,601 mi
Last recorded156,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 156,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 148,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 148,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 138,263 miles

both front headlamp beam pattern starting to smear.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

slight play detected within both rear hubs/suspension.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 138,263 miles

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

both front headlamp beam pattern starting to smear.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

slight play detected within both rear hubs/suspension.

Pass 24 May 2013 129,865 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner face is in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2012 119,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades splitting(may cause damage to screen).

Pass 17 May 2011 107,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise check rear brake pad thickness wheels off.

n/s/r brake disc outer face scored.

o/s windscreen wiper blade split.

o/s/f & n/s/f radius arm bushes begining to deteriorate.

Pass 14 May 2010 97,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 97,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,965 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 31 May 2008 19,963 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

surface corrosion on rear silencer

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,579 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,873 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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V277 JFA is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V277 JFA, 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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V277 JFA is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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