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V234 LAX

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 LAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 146,854 miles

Both head lights are deteriorated [poor pattern]

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear suspension arms + sub frame mountings

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 146,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both head lights are deteriorated [poor pattern]

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear suspension arms + sub frame mountings

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,504 miles

corrosion nearside + offside rear chassis

corrosion nearside + offside rear sub frame mountings

corrosion to offside inner sill

front wiper blades are worn

steering rack is damp

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,797 miles

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis + sub frame mountings

Corrosion to offside outer + inner sill

Deep cracks in nearside + offside front inner tyre walls + offside rear tyre inner wall

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,721 miles

corrosion nearside + offside rear chassis

corrosion nearside + offside rear sub frame mountings

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front wiper blades are worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 128,680 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside + offside rear chassis

corrosion nearside + offside rear sub frame mountings

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 122,552 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion offside rear inner arch

heavy corrosion nearside + offside rear sub frame mountings/chassis

heavy corrosion nearside rearsub frame mounting bracket

Fail 19 Aug 2013 122,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion offside rear inner arch

heavy corrosion nearside + offside rear sub frame mountings/chassis

heavy corrosion nearside rearsub frame mounting bracket

low reading from nearside parking brake

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion to brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,654 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 112,651 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,319 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 105,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges [advise check tracking]

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,858 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 97,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,996 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,996 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 73,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 64,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 64,728 miles

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

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

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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V234 LAX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V234 LAX, 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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V234 LAX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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