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V824 JBR

1999 Lexus IS200 Sport

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,596 mi
Last recorded129,596 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport105,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 JBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 129,596 miles

as before

Fail 30 Aug 2007 129,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 128,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V824 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 105,850 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V824 JBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V824 JBR registered?

V824 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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