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W179 VCP

2000 Lexus IS200 SE

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE94,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,256 miles

n/s/f stearing slight play

front discs worn

light switch

o/s/f tyre woron inner edge tread verry low on limit

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

windsreen chipped

Fail 27 Aug 2007 87,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 87,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 63,710 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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W179 VCP is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE in Green 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 94,549 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W179 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W179 VCP registered?

W179 VCP is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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