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V548 NCA

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 NCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,331 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,331 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 22 Feb 2019 96,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,795 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,136 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,711 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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V548 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V548 NCA, 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 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V548 NCA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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