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W544 TGJ

2000 Lexus IS200 SE

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE94,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 TGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,634 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 153,898 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 141,161 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,543 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER JUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Jul 2012 128,022 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 122,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 122,559 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 11,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,568 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 105,566 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 97,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 97,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 80,423 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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W544 TGJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W544 TGJ, 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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W544 TGJ is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W544 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 TGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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