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L3 XSX

1999 Lexus IS200 Sport

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,697 mi
Last recorded157,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport105,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 157,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 146,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 146,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 135,304 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 135,303 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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L3 XSX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 105,850 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 XSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L3 XSX registered?

L3 XSX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is L3 XSX safe to buy?

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