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V834 JBR

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,256 mi
Last recorded195,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 JBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 195,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 195,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 178,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 165,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 151,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 137,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,295 miles

front brake pads getting low/heat has been applied to track rod ends in my opion no wear near excessive.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 110,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 110,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 110,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear lower camber arm damaged around adjuster bolts

front tyres wearing on inner edges

repair has done to tail box

some play in o/s rear hub assy

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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V834 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V834 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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V834 JBR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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