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V863 JOO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 JOO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,304 miles

General rear corrosion to suspension and mounting areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,980 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively squeals (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively squeals (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,690 miles

nearside rear sill corroded through

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 57,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded through

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,702 miles

nearside rear sill corroded through

offside rear sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear sill corroded through

offside rear sill corroded

offside washer jet not working

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,770 miles

nearside rear sill corroded through

Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside headlamp starting to dazzle

nearside rear sill corroded through

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated,images starting to dazzle

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated,images starting to dazzle

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,590 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps not working

headlamp lenses tarnished and starting to dazzle

n/s/r sill corroded

n/s/r tyre rubber perished

o/s/r service and parking brake efforts slightly reduced

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps not working

headlamp lenses slightly tarnished

n/s washer delivery poor

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn and perished on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,561 miles

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

headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,561 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,367 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,334 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,818 miles

front number plate starting to fade

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,127 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 28,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V863 JOO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V863 JOO, 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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V863 JOO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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