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L20 NSJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 NSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 149,521 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills and under-side of vehicle is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills and under-side of vehicle is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,320 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 124,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 111,430 miles

long parking brake travel

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts in tyres outer walls

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,621 miles

BOTH FRONT Brake discs heavily lipped, NEARSIDE FRONT Brake binding slightly.

BOTH FRONT Fog lamps inoperative.

BOTH FRONT Lower arms (REAR) Bushes cracking.

BOTH REAR Brake discs corroding heavily and reduced brake area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 104,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT Brake discs heavily lipped, NEARSIDE FRONT Brake binding slightly.

BOTH FRONT Fog lamps inoperative.

BOTH FRONT Lower arms (REAR) Bushes cracking.

BOTH REAR Brake discs corroding heavily and reduced brake area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,519 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,194 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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L20 NSJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L20 NSJ, 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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L20 NSJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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