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V164 MMB

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 MMB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 79,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 May 2017 79,421 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,087 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside head light poor beam image

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

Pass 19 May 2015 73,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 73,186 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,637 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,637 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,832 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 63,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 59,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,145 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,800 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 51,600 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 51,600 miles

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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V164 MMB 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 68.4%.

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 V164 MMB, 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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V164 MMB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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