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V226 LOJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 LOJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 139,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 129,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,628 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,352 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake Pads can not be viewed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,062 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)

Rear Brake Pads can not be viewed

Pass 16 Jan 2010 186,198 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 177,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 170,609 miles

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2007 164,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 142,439 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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V226 LOJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V226 LOJ, 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 V226 LOJ registered?

V226 LOJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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