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N8 NFF

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,136 mi
Last recorded176,136 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 NFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 176,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Nov 2022 176,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REARS (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jul 2020 169,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion of under body and components

n/s and o/s sills have repairs covered with under seal

Fail 10 Jul 2020 169,764 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all tyres /condition

advise underbody condition /rear subframe scaby

Fail 3 Jul 2020 169,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all tyres /condition

advise underbody condition /rear subframe scaby

Pass 27 Mar 2019 164,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 164,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Road wheel fixing missing ONE ON EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 157,147 miles

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded signs of vehicle been stood (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 152,931 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 152,931 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 148,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 148,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 142,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,364 miles

Front fogs inoperative

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 134,195 miles

nearside sidelight dull

Pass 1 May 2010 126,945 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 111,774 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 101,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 89,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate damaged. engine breather pipe adrift.

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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N8 NFF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N8 NFF, 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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N8 NFF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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