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V278 GCG

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,324 mi
Last recorded76,324 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 73,568 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,051 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,473 miles

Larg screw n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,664 miles

N/s/f tyre damaged in the tread †

N/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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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V278 GCG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V278 GCG, 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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V278 GCG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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