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V242 WDA

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,695 mi
Last recorded146,695 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 WDA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 146,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,874 miles

both rear outter sill slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 135,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Seal area) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 135,177 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Seal area) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 127,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 123,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,790 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,810 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,102 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,459 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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V242 WDA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V242 WDA, 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 WDA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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