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V217 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 148,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 144,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 140,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 140,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,965 miles

hand brake light on

Fail 17 Dec 2015 133,965 miles

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

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

hand brake light on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 126,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 120,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,439 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 109,052 miles

Both offside tyres on legal limit

Front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 105,012 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

small splits on side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 89,981 miles

All four tyres only just on legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,828 miles

Both front tyres in a poor condition and damage to sidewalls ADVISE

N/S/R Tyre in a poor condition and damage to sidewalls ADVISE

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 60,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK IN VIEW OF UNEVEN WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 0/5/4 MM

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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V217 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V217 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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What year was V217 GDY registered?

V217 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V217 GDY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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