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V689 VNH

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 VNH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,588 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,993 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2014 82,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013
Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 68,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,881 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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V689 VNH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V689 VNH, 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 V689 VNH registered?

V689 VNH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V689 VNH safe to buy?

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