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V685 LEB

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,438 mi
Last recorded179,438 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 LEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 179,438 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 162,756 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

advise both front lower arm rear bushes split.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 162,755 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

advise both front lower arm rear bushes split.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 155,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 145,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 145,766 miles

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

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

Exhaust Deteriorating.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power Steering Notchy.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 136,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 130,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads starting to wear low.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 120,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 112,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 112,352 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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V685 LEB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V685 LEB, 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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V685 LEB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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