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V262 RJW

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,875 mi
Last recorded218,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 RJW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 218,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 218,872 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 218,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bumper taped

Fail 30 Jun 2014 218,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions.

front anti-roll bar link dust covers are deterioated.

nearside & offside front inner steering rack end joints have play.

nearside front wheel damaged where fixing nuts attach.

nearside rear tyre trea close to wear limit.

offside rear of vehicle damaged.

park(hand)-brake travel.

power steering fluid low.

power steering noisey.

rear brake pads are worn.

rear heat shield insercure.

service(foot)-brake travel.

Pass 24 May 2013 209,615 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 209,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 200,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 183,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 2 Oct 2010 183,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 9 Sep 2009 171,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 159,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 159,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 147,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 135,481 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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V262 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V262 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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V262 RJW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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