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V559 HEV

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,619 mi
Last recorded139,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 HEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sill covered in undersealants.

under-body corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 137,260 miles

Offside Rear cerroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,250 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,667 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,461 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 111,949 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,651 miles

o/s/rear seatbelt retracts with help

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 146,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 137,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 137,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 118,662 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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V559 HEV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V559 HEV, 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 V559 HEV registered?

V559 HEV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V559 HEV safe to buy?

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