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M761 OBE

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 OBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,693 miles

corrosion starting on underside

corrosion to rear suspension components

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f washer jet not working but n/s/f supplies enough liquid to o/s/f

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2010 76,693 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on underside

corrosion to rear suspension components

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f washer jet not working but n/s/f supplies enough liquid to o/s/f

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,267 miles

slight cut in sidewall nsf tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,969 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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M761 OBE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M761 OBE, 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 M761 OBE registered?

M761 OBE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is M761 OBE safe to buy?

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