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KJZ 1223

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,644 mi
Last recorded164,644 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 1223
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 164,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 164,643 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear n/s tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 8 May 2013 164,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear n/s tyre outer wall cut.

rear brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 161,509 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 161,505 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 156,887 miles

front o/s tyre wearing uneven,, headlamps lens both scratched and out put weaker than normal

Fail 26 Apr 2011 156,887 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front o/s tyre wearing uneven,, headlamps lens both scratched and out put weaker than normal

Pass 26 Apr 2010 152,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 152,163 miles

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

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 135,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,076 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 116,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Needs tracking doing due to the wear on the front tyres

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 106,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Offside & Nearside Tyres Wearing On The Inside Edge

Stone Chip In Zone A of Windscreen - Smaller Than 10mm

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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KJZ 1223 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJZ 1223, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KJZ 1223 registered?

KJZ 1223 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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