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V631 JHU

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 JHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,690 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 88,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,812 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 86,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 171,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 171,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 152,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 122,019 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 122,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V631 JHU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V631 JHU, 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 V631 JHU registered?

V631 JHU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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