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V289 OBD

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 OBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 163,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 154,476 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 May 2016 143,389 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 143,389 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 133,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 133,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 126,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 123,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,231 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 119,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 98,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,893 miles

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,249 miles

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

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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V289 OBD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V289 OBD, 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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V289 OBD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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