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V228 HUH

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 HUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 165,493 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s sills damaged

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 165,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s sills damaged

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 161,963 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine check light is on

near side front lower rear suspension arm looks slightly distorted

near side front road wheel not sitting straight

near side front tyre is just legal

near side of vehicle has damage

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

rear brakes are noisey when applyed

second hand parts fitted but still ok ?????

sill backings corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 161,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine check light is on

near side front lower rear suspension arm looks slightly distorted

near side front road wheel not sitting straight

near side front tyre is just legal

near side of vehicle has damage

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

rear brakes are noisey when applyed

sill backings corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 160,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had differant wheels put on on retset

Fail 20 Jan 2012 160,619 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 151,194 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN/CORRODED

O/S/F STEERING RACK IS DAMP

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

Fail 11 Jan 2011 151,194 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S/F STEERING RACK IS DAMP

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 142,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 131,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 131,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 117,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 117,868 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 103,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 58,574 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 87,678 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 87,678 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edges

o/s/r tyre4 worn very close to limits. †

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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V228 HUH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V228 HUH, 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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V228 HUH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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