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V226 PKE

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,965 mi
Last recorded165,965 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 PKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 165,965 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 165,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,800 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 160,800 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 154,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Number plate lights dim

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 154,715 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Number plate lights dim

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,575 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 143,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 143,441 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 134,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,312 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 109,754 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 PKE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V226 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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V226 PKE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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