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W148 TDW

2000 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 S97,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 TDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,248 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

handbrake high

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

rear tyres worn

sills corroded

slight play in both bottom ball joints

springs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 121,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front suspension arm bushes worn

handbrake high

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

rear tyres worn

sills corroded

slight play in both bottom ball joints

springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,349 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 80,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 61,897 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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W148 TDW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W148 TDW, 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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W148 TDW is a 2000 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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