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V274 YEE

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 185,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 185,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 178,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stop lamp not working - disconnected ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage lower sill to floor join (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage lower sill to floor join (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 177,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner mudgaurd (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre stop lamp not working - disconnected ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 167,830 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 147,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

number plates changed in car park

Pass 16 Apr 2013 142,756 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 142,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 135,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,527 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 100,527 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,879 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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V274 YEE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V274 YEE, 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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V274 YEE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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