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V220 NAL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 NAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,627 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front sidelight bulbs and offside number plate lamp dim

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,802 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 29 May 2014 108,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside headlamp output deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside headlamp output deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 211,965 miles

chips in screen

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2012 211,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2011 189,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 175,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 175,023 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 166,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 165,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 150,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 132,687 miles

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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V220 NAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V220 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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V220 NAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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