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V798 NKN

1999 Lexus IS200

Brown Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 NKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 143,352 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 129,010 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 129,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 115,619 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,220 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,220 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,039 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V798 NKN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Brown with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V798 NKN, 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 V798 NKN registered?

V798 NKN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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