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V749 DLL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 DLL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,349 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 83,349 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,587 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 81,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 150,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2008 108,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,209 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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V749 DLL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V749 DLL, 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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V749 DLL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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