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W897 BBT

2000 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE94,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 BBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,037 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 109,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 81,911 miles

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

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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W897 BBT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W897 BBT, 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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W897 BBT is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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