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V188 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,547 mi
Last recorded122,547 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 122,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 119,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,735 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill back (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locating pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,960 miles

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

abs working at slow speed

sills corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2017 115,959 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

abs working at slow speed

sills corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,130 miles

all inner wheel arches corroded

both floors & chassis corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,130 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all inner wheel arches corroded

both floors & chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,941 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,944 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,944 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,619 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,532 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 88,532 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,569 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2008 84,659 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,171 miles

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

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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V188 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V188 GDY, 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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V188 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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