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V162 GTE

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,437 mi
Last recorded142,437 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 GTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 142,741 miles

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)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 128,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on legal limit (advise replacement)

centre stop lamp not working

fuel filler pipes coroded

nearside front worn on inner edge close to limit

offside rear outersill showing signs of corosion

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear pads appear to be wearing thin

slight slow effort offside park brake

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2011 118,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

odd wheel nuts fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,181 miles

odd wheel nuts fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2009 103,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in o/s/f tyre

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

Rear child seats fitted to rear seats limited inspection of rear seat belts undertaken

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,150 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Rear child seats fitted to rear seats limited inspection of rear seat belts undertaken

Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,561 miles

Child seats in rear of vehicle no inspection of seat belts.

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

Number plates taped on

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

Second hand tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seats in rear of vehicle no inspection of seat belts.

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

Number plates have no suppliers details or BS number.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 92,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 92,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,459 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V162 GTE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V162 GTE, 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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V162 GTE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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