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R5 OLN

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 171,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 166,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 155,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 129,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 129,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 123,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 117,609 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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Fail 18 Jun 2010 111,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SPLASH GUARDS AND UNDERCARRAGE FITTED GIVING LIMITED ACCESS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,652 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 96,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,912 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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R5 OLN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R5 OLN, 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 R5 OLN registered?

R5 OLN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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