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V516 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,330 mi
Last recorded145,330 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,330 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,614 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 144,611 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,450 miles

both n/s and o/s rear outer sills have surface corrosion

fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,448 miles

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

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

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

both n/s and o/s rear outer sills have surface corrosion

fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,420 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Sep 2014 142,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Sep 2013 134,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has been plugged

rear suspension componts have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has been plugged

rear suspension componts have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2012 124,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,526 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,524 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 118,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 108,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,488 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,118 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 79,071 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V516 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 V516 MGX, 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 V516 MGX registered?

V516 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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