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V179 HGD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 HGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 141,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 141,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 138,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 138,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 125,946 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. OIL WARNING LIGHT ON.

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/SCORED/PITTED. N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,946 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. OIL WARNING LIGHT ON.

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/SCORED/PITTED. N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 118,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 118,416 miles

management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,741 miles

offside rear brake discs corroding.

requires tracking.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear brake discs corroding.

requires tracking.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,683 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 90,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,766 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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V179 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V179 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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V179 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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