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V717 NCA

1999 Lexus IS200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,531 mi
Last recorded168,531 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 NCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 168,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 168,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 168,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust pipe / box corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,092 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shocks (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 156,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 156,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 154,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 148,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 148,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 138,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 132,897 miles

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

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Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jul 2008 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jul 2007 106,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2007 106,477 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 99,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 96,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V717 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V717 NCA, 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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V717 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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