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V359 HTX

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,977 mi
Last recorded180,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 HTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 180,977 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 180,977 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 176,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 169,112 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level on min.

Fail 12 May 2015 169,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level on min.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 156,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 156,845 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 143,114 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 143,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front 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 30 May 2012 131,109 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2012 131,109 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 118,813 miles

hand brake warning light on

Pass 24 May 2010 107,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 83,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 60,805 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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V359 HTX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V359 HTX, 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 V359 HTX registered?

V359 HTX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V359 HTX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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