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P5 SFJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 139,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 139,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 128,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 128,997 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,488 miles

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,122 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL,BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,138 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,463 miles

both front side windows tinted

both rear tyres badley worn on the inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front side windows tinted

both rear tyres badley worn on the inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,508 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise front discs lipped

advise nsf and osf tryes starting to shoulder on the inside

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 33,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P5 SFJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P5 SFJ, 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 P5 SFJ registered?

P5 SFJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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