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V751 MVO

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,875 mi
Last recorded161,875 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV751 MVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 154,706 miles

general under body corrosion

rear suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres side edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake a bit high.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 134,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,770 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,030 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,452 miles

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 15 Jan 2008 68,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,483 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 60,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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V751 MVO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V751 MVO, 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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V751 MVO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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