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V161 RDD

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 RDD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,463 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 103,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,848 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,691 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 77,667 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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V161 RDD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,641 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V161 RDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V161 RDD registered?

V161 RDD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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