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V238 NRH

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 NRH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 159,946 miles

Boot floor corroded (spare wheel well)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel scrubbed to cords.

Unable to see a lot of the brake pipes and underside of car due to covers.

slight weep on the radiator temp switch

Fail 5 May 2016 159,946 miles

Boot floor corroded (spare wheel well)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel scrubbed to cords.

Unable to see a lot of the brake pipes and underside of car due to covers.

slight weep on the radiator temp switch

Fail 21 Apr 2015 152,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Slight cracking offside front tyre sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 152,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Slight cracking offside front tyre sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 145,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 145,243 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 127,966 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 69,783 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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

all discs worn and corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 113,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 103,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 98,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,510 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 93,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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V238 NRH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V238 NRH, 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 NRH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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