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V388 LBT

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,653 mi
Last recorded126,653 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 LBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 126,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,831 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 110,829 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 102,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,899 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished outer side wall, cords not exposed

Fail 25 Aug 2012 94,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished outer side wall, cords not exposed

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,406 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front chasis (floor) section starting to corrode

both front wheels have slight brake judder

both rear chasis sill section starting to corrode

both rear driveshafts corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake pad low

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f shock obsorber weeping but not excessive

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 84,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front chasis (floor) section starting to corrode

both front wheels have slight brake judder

both rear chasis sill section starting to corrode

both rear driveshafts corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake pad low

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f shock obsorber weeping but not excessive

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre has cuts on inner wall

Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre has cuts on inner wall

Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,680 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn edges

off side rear tyre worn to 2+mm

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 60,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 60,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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V388 LBT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V388 LBT, 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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V388 LBT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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