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V72 YCT

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 YCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,108 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,624 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2015 106,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,664 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,973 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded = weak joints

o/s front tyre wear = scrubbing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,617 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 34,069 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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V72 YCT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V72 YCT, 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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V72 YCT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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