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V85 GJB

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 GJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,647 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 115,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s outer sill damaged

n\s rear light lense cracked

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 111,904 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s outer sill damaged

n\s rear light lense cracked

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,704 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear light lense cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear light len s damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear light len s damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,030 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

n\s outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,361 miles

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 25 Sep 2007 79,359 miles

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

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 69,913 miles

Nearside Front 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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V85 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V85 GJB, 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 V85 GJB registered?

V85 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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