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V599 KOX

2000 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,927 mi
Last recorded176,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 KOX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 176,927 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 153,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 137,740 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Pass 1 May 2012 132,222 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 121,772 miles

n/s headlamp in poor condition

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 DISC INNER FACES HAVE ALMOST NO FRICTION SURFACE (severely rusted + pitted)

front brake discs severely pitted

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 May 2011 121,772 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 DISC INNER FACES HAVE ALMOST NO FRICTION SURFACE (severely rusted + pitted)

front brake discs severely pitted

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2010 117,016 miles

aux belts cracked

n/s headlamp poor condition

n/s/r disc corroded inner edge

power steering belt noise

rear plate poor

Fail 6 May 2009 110,347 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLEY ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DAMP NO LEAKS FOUND

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

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

hand brake has long travle

n/s/f head lamp cover in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 110,347 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLEY ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DAMP NO LEAKS FOUND

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

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

hand brake has long travle

n/s/f head lamp cover in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,121 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on raised edge tread pattern.

Pass 1 May 2007 95,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 87,274 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 87,274 miles

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

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

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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V599 KOX is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 V599 KOX, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V599 KOX registered?

V599 KOX is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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