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V258 RJW

1999 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 S97,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 RJW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 152,299 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 152,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 141,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on.

n/s handbrake reading down.

upper brake light in spoiler inop.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long handbrake travel.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 128,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 128,966 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,722 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 107,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 97,607 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear and nearside front tyre inner edges worn, recommend replacement

Pass 28 Jan 2006 96,225 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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V258 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 97,078 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V258 RJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V258 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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