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V74 GJH

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,126 mi
Last recorded177,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 GJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 177,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 170,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 164,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 164,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 152,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 152,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 144,132 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 144,132 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 132,349 miles

Front and rear number plates close to limits

N/S/F tyre wear edges .

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

O/S/R light lens broken close to limits .

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 132,349 miles

Front and rear number plates close to limits

N/S/F tyre wear edges .

O/S/R light lens broken close to limits .

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 117,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre wear edge .

Rear number plate close to limits .

Pass 25 Apr 2007 101,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,180 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 83,636 miles

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

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

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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V74 GJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V74 GJH, 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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V74 GJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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