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V909 HAA

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

231,510 mi
Last recorded231,510 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 HAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 231,510 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Steering slightly rough

Fail 17 Feb 2023 231,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 225,220 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight glasses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at minimum legal limit and worn inner edge. recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 218,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 218,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust sticks out the back bumper

steering not smooth in movment

Pass 7 Feb 2020 217,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 215,471 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 215,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted touching tyre on full right hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 209,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 209,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 200,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 181,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 161,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 142,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 133,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 133,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,233 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,087 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,643 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 42,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,485 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V909 HAA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V909 HAA, 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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V909 HAA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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