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V816 JBR

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 JBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,651 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose.

rear drake discs corroded.slight inbalance on front and rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,945 miles

nearside rear disc corroded on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front no plate cracked.

nearside rear disc corroded on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at nearside front wheel

unable to see many test items

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,396 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,775 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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V816 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V816 JBR, 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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V816 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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