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V503 GMJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 GMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 170,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 162,818 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 152,247 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs corroded.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 140,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2010 140,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 132,324 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 132,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/FRONT SUSPENSUION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 27 May 2008 120,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 May 2007 104,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR LOWER OUTER SUSPENTION JOINT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 87,493 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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V503 GMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V503 GMJ, 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 V503 GMJ registered?

V503 GMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V503 GMJ safe to buy?

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