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V861 EHT

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 EHT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 120,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,510 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,487 miles

exhaust mount badley cracked

font washers partially blocked

rear discs corroed on inner braking surface

rear number plate

Fail 2 Apr 2011 106,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

check rear pads suspect low

front washers partially blocked

rear discs corroding inner braking surface

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 100,130 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mount

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,719 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit, bald on shoulders

offside rear tyre getting low, also has a puncture due to a nail in the tyre

steering rack damp but no positive leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 93,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on legal limit, bald on shoulders

offside rear tyre getting low, also has a puncture due to a nail in the tyre

steering rack damp but no positive leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,036 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 85,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 83,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,114 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 70,826 miles

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

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

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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V861 EHT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V861 EHT, 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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V861 EHT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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