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V803 NLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,794 mi
Last recorded171,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 NLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 171,794 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 171,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 162,543 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 158,910 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 153,278 miles

both wiper blades split on the ends

Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,687 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 145,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,291 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 3 Feb 2012 139,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,425 miles

underbody and sills coverd with plastic

Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,552 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 125,547 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK IN N/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 6 Feb 2009 115,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,731 miles

slight lift in o/s front bottom balljoint

Pass 25 Oct 2006 108,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,261 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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V803 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V803 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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V803 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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