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V255 RJW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,893 mi
Last recorded113,893 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 RJW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 105,832 miles

Damage to offside rear lamp

Nearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 105,832 miles

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

Damage to offside rear lamp

Nearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,611 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 97,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 90,613 miles

Offside rear light cluster broken.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,533 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,349 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)

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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V255 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V255 RJW, 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 V255 RJW registered?

V255 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V255 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 RJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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