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V629 GEN

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,452 mi
Last recorded160,452 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 GEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,452 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SILLS (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT TO REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 151,427 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SILLS (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT TO REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,358 miles

Drivers seat adjustment switch worn

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 143,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 135,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 131,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 129,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 110,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,596 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 89,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 89,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 66,985 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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V629 GEN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V629 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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V629 GEN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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