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V542 NRH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 NRH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,395 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 120,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,495 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 112,786 miles

parking brake lever has low reserve

Pass 21 Jun 2010 109,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 105,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 101,097 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 101,097 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 87,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 74,851 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 61,830 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 61,830 miles

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

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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V542 NRH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V542 NRH, 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 V542 NRH registered?

V542 NRH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V542 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 NRH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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