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V274 KOM

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,992 mi
Last recorded182,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 KOM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 182,992 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2012 182,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 181,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 181,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 179,072 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 179,072 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on edges

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 177,783 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres badly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 174,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 169,048 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 169,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 164,090 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 164,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V274 KOM 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 58.3%.

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 V274 KOM, 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 V274 KOM registered?

V274 KOM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V274 KOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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