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V171 GJB

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 GJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,924 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 115,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 115,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder of tread ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,684 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tie bar bushes split and perrished.

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,855 miles

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

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

advise slight lip on front brake discs.

advise stone chips in front screen.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

advise slight lip on front brake discs.

advise stone chips in front screen.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,075 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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V171 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V171 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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V171 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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