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N240 BYD

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 BYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 175,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 170,713 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Nearside tyre treads low on inner shoulders.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight freeplay wear rear suspension lower arms outer bushes.

Offside tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.Close to cords.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 164,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 164,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 155,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 149,000 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

cannot check n/s/r seatbeat correctly as child seat is fitted

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 142,331 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to childs seat fitted, could not gain acces to inspect seatbelt condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 130,736 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 130,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,640 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 109,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,073 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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N240 BYD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N240 BYD, 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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N240 BYD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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