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V154 GFJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,169 mi
Last recorded184,169 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 GFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 184,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 167,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 167,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Near side door mirror adjustment motor running all the time

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 165,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting points

power steering belt deteriorating and slipping slightly when cold advise replacement soon

rear brake worn low

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

some slight play in both rear suspension lower rearmost arm outer bush/joints

Fail 14 Apr 2014 165,877 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting points

power steering belt deteriorating and slipping slightly when cold advise replacement soon

rear brake worn low

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

some slight play in both rear suspension lower rearmost arm outer bush/joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 163,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side door mirror motor running all the time of test causing buzzing noise in car

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 163,120 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side door mirror motor running all the time of test causing buzzing noise in car

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2012 160,401 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 160,401 miles

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 157,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 154,771 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 154,765 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to bind

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 150,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 144,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 144,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 133,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 124,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 124,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V154 GFJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V154 GFJ, 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 V154 GFJ registered?

V154 GFJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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