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V797 NLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 NLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,772 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 99,368 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,320 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills surface corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,099 miles

offside and nearside inner sills surface corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside inner sills surface corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 94,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,951 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 86,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,402 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,399 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 614,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,046 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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V797 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V797 NLG, 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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V797 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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