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V306 EJF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,207 mi
Last recorded272,207 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 EJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 272,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 272,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 262,208 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 244,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 230,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 205,074 miles

nearside front track rod has slight play at the steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2010 204,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f shock misty

o/s/f wiper blade clip worn

rear antirole bar corroded

rear discs have heat spots

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear heat shield insicure

rear pads low unable to see fully

slight play in n/s/f track arm

warning light on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2010 186,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine sump damaged,slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 186,261 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine sump damaged,slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2010 185,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 157,349 miles

Oil leak .... slight play from n/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Jan 2009 157,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak .... slight play from n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2008 135,578 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 135,443 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2006 118,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Cracks in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2005 93,492 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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V306 EJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V306 EJF, 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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V306 EJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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