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V817 JGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,989 mi
Last recorded186,989 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 JGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 186,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin noise from rear when brakes applied (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 186,989 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both.. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosting (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin noise from rear when brakes applied (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 180,363 miles

Nearside head light lens frosting over.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

some rust to inner n/s and o/s body sills

Pass 27 Oct 2015 174,435 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 174,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 167,678 miles

rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 160,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front headlights lens discolouring

tyre wall abrasions and cuts to n/s/front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 153,431 miles

offside rear light lense imsecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 146,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

baby seat n/s/f seat so unable to check belt fully

n/s/f tyre has chunks out of sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 146,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

baby seat n/s/f seat so unable to check belt fully

n/s/f tyre has chunks out of sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 142,581 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 142,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 135,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 119,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 105,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 105,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,521 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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V817 JGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V817 JGX, 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 V817 JGX registered?

V817 JGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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