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V793 GJA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,910 mi
Last recorded175,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV793 GJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 175,910 miles

boot well spare wheel is cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 163,132 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 162,887 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split but still clear ok

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split in various places, looks like it has ran flat. no cords or ply showing though.

Pass 3 May 2011 150,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 140,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 140,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,592 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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V793 GJA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V793 GJA, 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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What year was V793 GJA registered?

V793 GJA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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