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V412 MGU

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,833 mi
Last recorded180,833 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 MGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2021 180,833 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp On indicating a fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 173,781 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE worn to 2.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and wearing oninner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 173,781 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE worn to 2.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and wearing oninner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 169,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsr and osr outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2018 163,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 159,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 / 45 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 159,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 / 45 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 154,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 149,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 149,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 131,454 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,915 miles

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,943 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 116,943 miles

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

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

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 11 Dec 2009 107,733 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,091 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,378 miles

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

rubber cut in o/s/r tyre wall /n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 23 Dec 2005 70,322 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

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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V412 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V412 MGU, 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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V412 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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