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L9 HGV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,789 mi
Last recorded152,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 HGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 152,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall has slight cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2015 152,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,438 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 145,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,774 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 136,719 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 127,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,034 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,322 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)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,620 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,304 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 Jul 2005 57,036 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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L9 HGV 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 73.3%.

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 L9 HGV, 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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L9 HGV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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