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V356 PDV

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,252 mi
Last recorded152,252 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 PDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,252 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 152,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 147,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 147,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 140,033 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 131,637 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 131,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,507 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 118,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,030 miles

offside front brake back plate is slightly loose

suspect the rear pads to be getting low

Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front brake back plate is slightly loose

suspect the rear pads to be getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 108,364 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,512 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 61,414 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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V356 PDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V356 PDV, 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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V356 PDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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