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V266 DPN

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,321 mi
Last recorded165,321 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 DPN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 165,321 miles

Offside Rear hub bearing, slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2015 159,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 159,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 150,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 126,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 116,325 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Fail 21 Sep 2010 116,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 7 Sep 2009 109,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 71,711 miles

CHILD SEAT INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 215/45/17W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 215/45/17W

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

TRACKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

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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V266 DPN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V266 DPN, 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 V266 DPN registered?

V266 DPN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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