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V249 LNW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,344 mi
Last recorded153,344 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 LNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 153,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 140,591 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 140,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 134,190 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 134,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 130,978 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,231 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,000 miles

nearside rear arch taped up

Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,000 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,940 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,223 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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V249 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V249 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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V249 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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