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V866 KGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 KGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front floor holed and coroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,803 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front floor holed and coroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre uneven wear

slight lift/wear nearside lower swivel

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,451 miles

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,535 miles

Both rear tyres worn on wear limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 70,645 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 70,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 70,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V866 KGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V866 KGX, 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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V866 KGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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