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V559 HMJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 HMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,011 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 129,011 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 124,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,849 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 119,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 115,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 107,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 107,332 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 107,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,587 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 77,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,056 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 HMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 V559 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

V559 HMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V559 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 HMJ 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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