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L44 ROW

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,576 mi
Last recorded184,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ROW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 184,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 176,314 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 29 Oct 2010 168,472 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 168,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 161,757 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 161,699 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 151,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 150,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 131,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 112,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 122,064 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brake warning light on dash.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 115,218 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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L44 ROW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L44 ROW, 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 L44 ROW registered?

L44 ROW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is L44 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 ROW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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