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V137 DSN

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,164 mi
Last recorded124,164 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 DSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 114,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 84,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,325 miles

front pads very low. puncture in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,273 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Approx 6000 miles on front pads + large lip on front discs. (viewed through wheels).

Play at offside front lower ball joint.

Slight play at nearside front lower ball joint.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,743 miles

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

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

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

approx 20kg of runout on both rear brake discs

coolant leak from water pump

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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V137 DSN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V137 DSN, 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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V137 DSN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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