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V205 HAA

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,617 mi
Last recorded188,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 HAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 188,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamps have poor images due to product on lenses

Front Both side lights dim

Rear Both inner sills/rear suspension componants heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 187,288 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 187,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 183,630 miles

Both front head lights are starting to deteriorated

N/S/F tyre is on 1.6mm on inner edge and very low on outter edge

O/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

O/S/R tyre has damage to inner side wall

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 183,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front head lights are starting to deteriorated

N/S/F tyre is on 1.6mm on inner edge and very low on outter edge

O/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

O/S/R tyre has damage to inner side wall

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 177,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 172,110 miles

Both rear road coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to see rear pads fully - obstructed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2011 165,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 158,846 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Dec 2010 158,745 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Dec 2009 152,335 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 152,335 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 139,555 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2008 139,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2007 118,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate (Still legiable)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2006 101,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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V205 HAA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V205 HAA, 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 V205 HAA registered?

V205 HAA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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