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V526 GDB

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,654 mi
Last recorded161,654 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 GDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 161,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in N/S Track rod

Pass 4 Apr 2012 161,654 miles

Slight play in N/S Track rod

Pass 11 Apr 2011 156,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 151,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 147,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 144,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 141,706 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 136,410 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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V526 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V526 GDB, 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 V526 GDB registered?

V526 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V526 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 GDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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