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V826 JBR

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 JBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,450 miles

power steering belt loose.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

power steering belt loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 150,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion noted on both inner sills

damage noted to n/s/r bumper

general corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

slight play noted in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 150,683 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion noted on both inner sills

damage noted to n/s/r bumper

general corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

slight play noted in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 148,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 148,286 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 145,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front windscreen wipers split at ends

Fail 19 Feb 2013 145,723 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front windscreen wipers split at ends

Pass 17 Feb 2012 140,385 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2012 140,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 136,039 miles

under tray insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 134,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding badly

under tray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 122,154 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 121,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres are worn bald on edges and on the legal limit

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 96,648 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear 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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V826 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V826 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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What year was V826 JBR registered?

V826 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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