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V270 GAU

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 GAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,666 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake light staying on dashboard

can not see condition of rear brake pads

n/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear

n/s/r tyre outer wall cuts

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear

under engine trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,790 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Feb 2019 119,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,182 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs hair-line marks

o/s/f wheel slight stiff when rotated by hand

under floor corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 14 Feb 2018 115,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs hair-line marks

o/s/f wheel slight stiff when rotated by hand

o/s/r tyre inner treads wear

under floor corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,651 miles

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

n/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,651 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,631 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,358 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,349 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,696 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake warning light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,949 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,188 miles

rear pads low

Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,161 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,492 miles

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

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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V270 GAU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V270 GAU, 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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V270 GAU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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