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V944 DRD

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 DRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,090 miles

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 8 Nov 2017 147,709 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 3 Nov 2016 146,320 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 6 May 2015 142,682 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing damaged preventing door to open fully

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 132,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 123,241 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 123,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,786 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under floor

Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted from front to back

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V944 DRD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V944 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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V944 DRD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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