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V858 KCV

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,735 mi
Last recorded179,735 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 KCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 179,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 177,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 173,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 168,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 161,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 160,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,250 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 145,247 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned position lights are not identical in size and position (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 121,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,740 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 78,535 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

Pass 29 May 2012 78,535 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,424 miles

advise on hand brake and brake warning light on.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise on hand brake and brake warning light on.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,390 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,383 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SOME DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,091 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 40,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS

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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V858 KCV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V858 KCV, 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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V858 KCV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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