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V255 GRM

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,797 mi
Last recorded143,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 GRM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,797 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,547 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,513 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2017 143,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers fitted under vehicle

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,292 miles

corrosion to all backing plates

covers fitted under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear suspension

tempery repair to front bumper

Fail 26 Jul 2016 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all backing plates

covers fitted under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear suspension

tempery repair to front bumper

Pass 27 Jul 2015 142,974 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 142,974 miles

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

advisory: near side rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,603 miles

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2014 142,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 141,606 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 141,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,331 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 140,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,781 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 107,282 miles

Battery earth terminal rubbing on bonnet

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,211 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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V255 GRM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 104,248 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V255 GRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V255 GRM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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