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V235 LNW

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 LNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,372 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,531 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,921 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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V235 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V235 LNW, 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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V235 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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