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V169 GJB

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 GJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 179,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 167,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 167,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 148,177 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 122,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 122,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 101,764 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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V169 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V169 GJB, 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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V169 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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