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V731 LEB

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 LEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 87,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 79,649 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 79,631 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 78,884 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,161 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,233 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,413 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,182 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,431 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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V731 LEB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V731 LEB, 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 V731 LEB registered?

V731 LEB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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