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V709 GAJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 GAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 153,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 142,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 133,240 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 133,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,779 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside front backing plate missing

Nearside front tyre outer side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre side walls curb damaged, with cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking with cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Rear brake pad anti-rattle shims missing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,779 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside front backing plate missing

Nearside front tyre outer side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre side walls curb damaged, with cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking with cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Rear brake pad anti-rattle shims missing

Pass 11 May 2013 81,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 70,511 miles

NSR brake pipe corroding

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 70,511 miles

NSR brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,268 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored inner edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front driving lamp corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,773 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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V709 GAJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V709 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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What year was V709 GAJ registered?

V709 GAJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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