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L200 APS

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 APS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 153,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,044 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,049 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 128,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 118,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front plastic headlamp lens is frosted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 118,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front plastic headlamp lens is frosted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder moved prior to test starting (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,816 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,816 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,501 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

o/s/f fog light inop

rear brake discs corroding and pads look low

undertrays fitted obscuring test componants

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

o/s/f fog light inop

rear brake discs corroding and pads look low

undertrays fitted obscuring test componants

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,671 miles

Both rear brake disc inner surface in POOR condition/corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

O/S headlight lens slightly deteriorated.

O/S screen washer very poor in operation.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cut n/s/f tread.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,574 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,195 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,154 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 67,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,874 miles

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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L200 APS is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L200 APS, 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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L200 APS is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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