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V238 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,255 mi
Last recorded164,255 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 164,255 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 163,668 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 163,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 161,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 159,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 157,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 154,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 142,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 130,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 124,844 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 117,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 106,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 99,159 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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V238 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V238 GDY, 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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V238 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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