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V225 PKE

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,268 mi
Last recorded130,268 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 PKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,268 miles

All brake discs rusty.

All sills damaged by jacking.

Both headlamp outputs poor.

Handbrake has long travel.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlamp slightly loose.

O/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

O/s/r bumper slightly loose.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 130,268 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with brake light. wont switch off until ligts are switched off. (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All brake discs rusty.

All sills damaged by jacking.

Both headlamp outputs poor.

Handbrake has long travel.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlamp slightly loose.

O/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

O/s/r bumper slightly loose.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

position lights not working ign off

Fail 27 Feb 2016 131,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2015 113,710 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,878 miles

offside rear seatbelt missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear inertia seat belt has been removed

Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,173 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,087 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,985 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,870 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,035 miles

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

under shields fitted to the car

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,514 miles

floor pans fitted under car, covering brake pipes and fuel lines

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn 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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V225 PKE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V225 PKE, 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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V225 PKE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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