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V864 GKU

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,030 mi
Last recorded166,030 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 GKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 166,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 165,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r abs sensor rubbing on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 148,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure pin bolt (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lamp unit (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides from inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 141,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 141,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,804 miles

rear tyres severly stepped

Fail 20 Oct 2014 124,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres severly stepped

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,056 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 109,445 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 86,424 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre showing age crackes

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread and metal objects in tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2006 52,505 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has metal objects in tread also has small cut in tread †n/s/r tyre showing age crackes around tread

Pass 23 Sep 2005 39,135 miles

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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V864 GKU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V864 GKU, 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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V864 GKU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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