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V628 GEN

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,035 mi
Last recorded179,035 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 GEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 179,035 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inbored (3.5.1i)

all rear subframe and prescribed areas corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 175,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 175,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,385 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 157,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N.S Door mirror damaged

N.S.R Parking brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear sub frame mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 140,814 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N.S Door mirror damaged

N.S.R Parking brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear sub frame mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 133,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 111,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges both rear tyres 3mm tread

windscreen slightly delaminated

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 92,947 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 15 May 2006 84,283 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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V628 GEN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V628 GEN, 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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V628 GEN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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