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V173 KDW

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,304 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor dip patterns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,299 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor dip patterns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 101,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,555 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

corrosion on underbody

l/h and r/h rear lower suspension arms badly corroded

light binding in both rear brakes

light corrosion on 2 front outer brake pipes

perishing in 2 front lower rear wishbone mountings

rear suspension members and subframe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

corrosion on underbody

light binding in both rear brakes

light corrosion on 2 front outer brake pipes

perishing in 2 front lower rear wishbone mountings

rear suspension members and subframe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,027 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 KDW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KDW, 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 KDW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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