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L666 ARL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,062 mi
Last recorded169,062 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 ARL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 169,062 miles

both sides screen wash jets partly blocked

child seat fitted in n/s rear-not able to fully inspect adult belts

coolant leak on engine

Fail 26 Apr 2012 168,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

both sides screen wash jets partly blocked

child seat fitted in n/s rear-not able to fully inspect adult belts

coolant leak on engine

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 156,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 156,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 150,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 150,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 145,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wipers poor

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 145,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wipers poor

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 140,369 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2007 140,353 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres split around sidewall no cords exposed,advise change.

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2006 128,558 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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L666 ARL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L666 ARL, 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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L666 ARL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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