MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper pivot worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper pivot worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsf brake slight binding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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V279 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V279 LNW, 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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V279 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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