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S27 AMX

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,003 mi
Last recorded142,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 AMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre on the inner edge wearing uneven and low

rear brake discs on the inner edge starting to corrode and pit

Fail 27 Jun 2012 138,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre on the inner edge wearing uneven and low

rear brake discs on the inner edge starting to corrode and pit

Pass 21 Jul 2011 130,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 123,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 116,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 110,000 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 110,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 95,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 95,803 miles

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

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

NSF fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2005 86,674 miles

slight play in front ball joints

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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S27 AMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S27 AMX, 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 S27 AMX registered?

S27 AMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is S27 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 AMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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