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V209 NAL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,741 mi
Last recorded154,741 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 NAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 154,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image /pattern visable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog/drive lense missing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image /pattern just visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 154,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall tread split 2.4.0 inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image /pattern visable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog/drive lense missing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image /pattern just visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 148,228 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 148,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fronts discs rusty

genarnl under body corrison

n/s/r light crack

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 143,703 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)

n/s/r light crack

rear discs rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fronts discs rusty

genarnl under body corrison

Pass 12 Jan 2012 134,104 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 119,943 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 119,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 107,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 87,631 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 84,705 miles

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

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

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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V209 NAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V209 NAL, 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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V209 NAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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