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V181 LAX

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,629 mi
Last recorded169,629 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 LAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 169,629 miles

brakepipes at rear slightly corroded.

rust corrosion on both rear inner sills,chassis at rear and also underbody

undertrays fitted from front to rear unabling to view components.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 164,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 164,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 160,908 miles

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

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

engine mangment light off

Pass 24 Aug 2012 160,908 miles

engine mangment light off

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 136,004 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 128,334 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 120,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 120,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 106,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 106,041 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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V181 LAX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V181 LAX, 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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What year was V181 LAX registered?

V181 LAX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V181 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 LAX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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