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V707 EAH

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,448 mi
Last recorded164,448 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV707 EAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 164,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,571 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 158,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 157,076 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2014 156,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2013 152,667 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 152,667 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 147,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 141,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 137,461 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 18 Feb 2010 137,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 132,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 125,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 120,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2006 115,051 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 115,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V707 EAH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V707 EAH, 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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V707 EAH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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