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V396 PDA

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 PDA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 129,861 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has age related corrosion but not weak

vehicle presented in very wet condition

Fail 26 Oct 2019 129,861 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has age related corrosion but not weak

vehicle presented in very wet condition

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 117,650 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,874 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 112,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,911 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff showing oil leak on nearside

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,423 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 83,423 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,068 miles

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

Rear tyres worn in both centers touching wear indicators. 215/45R17Y

Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,068 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn in both centers touching wear indicators. 215/45R17Y

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,133 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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V396 PDA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V396 PDA, 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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V396 PDA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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