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V743 GCN

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 GCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013

General underbody corrosion.

N.S.R and O.S.R break disks and pads are slightly corouded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 116,673 miles

back brake discs rusty in places

o/s front tyre just starting to wear inside edge

Fail 3 May 2011 116,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back brake discs rusty in places

o/s front tyre just starting to wear inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,239 miles

CUSTOMER HAS DISCONNECTED THE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

Fail 14 Apr 2010 113,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 101,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,112 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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V743 GCN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V743 GCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V743 GCN registered?

V743 GCN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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