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V173 HGD

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,121 mi
Last recorded152,121 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 HGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,600 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r outer lower sill has slight build up of surface rust not in prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 125,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r outer lower sill has slight build up of surface rust not in prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear miner crack on side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,848 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 114,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,607 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 86,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 83,856 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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V173 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V173 HGD, 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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V173 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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