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V548 HAK

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,952 mi
Last recorded151,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 HAK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,952 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 151,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 120,081 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 120,079 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 115,574 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 115,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 109,845 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 93,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 71,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 71,830 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 66,648 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre treads slightly wearing inner sides

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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V548 HAK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V548 HAK, 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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V548 HAK is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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