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V228 WUD

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 WUD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 165,089 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges tracking req.

handbrake long travel

o/s/r discs rusty inner surface

rust forming sill panels

Fail 18 Sep 2014 165,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges tracking req.

handbrake long travel

o/s/r discs rusty inner surface

rust forming sill panels

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,016 miles

n/s front inner rear wishbone bush poor conition

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 152,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s front inner rear wishbone bush poor conition

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 140,241 miles

Oil leak

both front inner rear wishbone pan bushes slight worn

both front tyres slight worn on inner edges

front and rear subframe slight corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sqeal when offside rear brake applied

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 121,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 109,106 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,640 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 WUD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V228 WUD, 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 WUD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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