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V720 GMR

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,439 mi
Last recorded193,439 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 GMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 193,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door hinge has slight movement

Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 127,307 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,828 miles

Both headlight patterns getting weak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,154 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,210 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut in tyre outer sidewall offside front

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 73,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 68,698 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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V720 GMR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V720 GMR, 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 V720 GMR registered?

V720 GMR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V720 GMR safe to buy?

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