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V497 ETF

2000 Lexus IS200 S

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 S97,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 ETF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 145,181 miles

nearside front inner door handle sharp edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2008 145,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

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

nearside front inner door handle sharp edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 134,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 125,086 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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V497 ETF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 97,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V497 ETF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V497 ETF registered?

V497 ETF is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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