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V938 DRD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,116 mi
Last recorded161,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 DRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 161,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 160,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,088 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 159,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 158,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 158,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 157,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 156,524 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 155,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 154,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 154,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 152,234 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 152,234 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 146,779 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 146,779 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 133,068 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 133,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 120,036 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 120,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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V938 DRD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V938 DRD, 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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V938 DRD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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