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X231 YRU

2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,632 mi
Last recorded147,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto92,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 YRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 147,632 miles

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

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

nearside and offside lower suspension arms are beging to corrode

nearside rear body has accident damage

underbody has covers unable fully check condition

Pass 22 Feb 2008 136,348 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 136,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 123,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 123,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 89,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake roi/rod slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,307 miles

rear brake roi/rod slightly uneven

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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X231 YRU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 92,620 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X231 YRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was X231 YRU registered?

X231 YRU is a 2000 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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