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V278 KGX

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,728 miles

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,720 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 79,744 miles

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

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 KGX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGX, 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 V278 KGX registered?

V278 KGX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V278 KGX safe to buy?

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