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V242 LNW

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 LNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 115,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion door surface corrosion will grow (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body corrosion+ inner and slight outer sills. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 115,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,485 miles

Rear discs

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,296 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,422 miles

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)

front pads worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,048 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,048 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,368 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE WEARING LOW AROUND THE INNERS AT BOTH SIDES.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,368 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE WEARING LOW AROUND THE INNERS AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,793 miles

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

Nail in nearside front 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,793 miles

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

Nail in nearside front 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 63,090 miles

plastic paneling to underside not allowing full test

Fail 28 Dec 2006 63,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic paneling to underside not allowing full test

Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V242 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 V242 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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V242 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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