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V514 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,050 mi
Last recorded154,050 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 154,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 154,045 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2017 150,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2017 150,319 miles

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

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

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 30 Oct 2016 145,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2016 145,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 138,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,965 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 133,105 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 133,090 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 127,229 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 127,224 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 120,166 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 112,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front wiper blads split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 85,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,214 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,322 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 63,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 57,748 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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V514 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,641 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V514 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V514 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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