MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f top suspension arm slight wear various suspension bushes perrishing rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OSF and NSF tyres worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Brake warning light illuminated on dash
OSF and NSF tyres worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
nsr lense is cracked but is repaired with tape
offside front steering rack has a slight leak at gaiter
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V249 GAU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V249 GAU, 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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What year was V249 GAU registered?
V249 GAU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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