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V738 NCA

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,371 mi
Last recorded129,371 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 NCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 129,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 88,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,540 miles

n/s/f headlight lens deteriorated but pattern still ok

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f shockabsorber has a misting of oil

o/s/r indicator slightly white

o/s/r number plate light is dull

rear brake pads are low

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges and inner wall worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,540 miles

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

n/s/f headlight lens deteriorated but pattern still ok

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f shockabsorber has a misting of oil

o/s/r indicator slightly white

o/s/r number plate light is dull

rear brake pads are low

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges and inner wall worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges no cords showing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges no cords showing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 107,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges no cords showing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges no cords showing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2011 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,755 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 91,755 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,906 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 85,906 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,845 miles

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

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

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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V738 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V738 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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V738 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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