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V795 LMX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,178 mi
Last recorded87,178 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 LMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,178 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2017 81,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,941 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,941 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 75,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack boot end (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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 Front 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 18 Jul 2013 63,690 miles

eml staying on

oil level warning light staying on

trc light staying on

Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,690 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

eml staying on

oil level warning light staying on

trc light staying on

Pass 25 May 2012 59,826 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)

nearside front steering arm bent

oil warning light staying on

Fail 25 May 2012 59,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

nearside front steering arm bent

oil warning light staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

drivers seatbelt

slight bind nearside front

struggled through emissions

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,229 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 40,146 miles

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

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

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)

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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V795 LMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V795 LMX, 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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V795 LMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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