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V355 GBA

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,758 mi
Last recorded155,758 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 GBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 155,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 132,929 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 132,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 127,493 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 127,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 118,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 118,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,114 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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V355 GBA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V355 GBA, 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 V355 GBA registered?

V355 GBA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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