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M222 AHS

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,696 mi
Last recorded174,696 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 AHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 174,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 174,695 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 172,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,706 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 166,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and splits to sidewalls and tread but no cords showing

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split and worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 161,377 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 149,528 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 149,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 134,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 111,192 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 100,038 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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M222 AHS is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M222 AHS, 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 M222 AHS registered?

M222 AHS is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is M222 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 AHS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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