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V161 PTW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,283 mi
Last recorded111,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 PTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 111,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,536 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,962 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 108,962 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,898 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges ,check tracking

Fail 14 Nov 2012 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges ,check tracking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,328 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 90,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 66,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V161 PTW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V161 PTW, 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 V161 PTW registered?

V161 PTW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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