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V566 HMJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,660 mi
Last recorded140,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 HMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 140,652 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure caliper damaged (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake slight binding

slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,927 miles

slight surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,213 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 98,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 89,945 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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V566 HMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V566 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V566 HMJ registered?

V566 HMJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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