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V171 SOC

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,427 mi
Last recorded188,427 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 SOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 188,427 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 188,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 181,118 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floors nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 181,118 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floors nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 176,476 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 176,476 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 172,478 miles

chid seat fitted rear o/s

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 168,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 168,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 163,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 161,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 153,919 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 141,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 99,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 86,492 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 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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