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V657 GAJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,880 mi
Last recorded190,880 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 GAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 190,880 miles

Offside rack gaiter has slight damage

Offside rack end has some play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 173,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 159,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 159,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe 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)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 145,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 131,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Subframe Mounting Retaining Cup Corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,737 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2010 113,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 105,669 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 97,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,009 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 88,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V657 GAJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V657 GAJ, 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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V657 GAJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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