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V386 GDB

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 GDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,265 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 160,627 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 156,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 150,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 150,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested AND O/S/F IMAGE NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE, NO KICK OFF , POLISH LIGHTS (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective HEADLAMP UNIT GLASS BROKEN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,001 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 149,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lwr rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 143,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 134,355 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 134,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 127,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 120,547 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 111,644 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2011 104,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 104,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 99,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 91,653 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 82,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 73,568 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 73,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 65,401 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 65,366 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V386 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V386 GDB, 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 V386 GDB registered?

V386 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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