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SEN 8H

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,077 mi
Last recorded157,077 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEN 8H
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 157,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 133,103 miles

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 7 Mar 2011 102,972 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 102,972 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,091 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,430 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,028 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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SEN 8H is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SEN 8H, 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 SEN 8H registered?

SEN 8H is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is SEN 8H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEN 8H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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