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V953 HES

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,643 mi
Last recorded170,643 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 HES
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 170,643 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 170,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 163,724 miles

both rear plates that are attached to rear sub frame are very corroded however they do not have any load bearing strain. but it is advised they should be replaced

under side and rearsub frame rusted oil spray

Fail 7 Apr 2014 163,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

under side and rearsub frame rusted oil spray

Pass 13 Apr 2013 163,278 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 163,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 158,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 151,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 140,063 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,063 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 133,653 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 133,653 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 126,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,643 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

some damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2005 105,919 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 105,919 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V953 HES 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 64.7%.

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 V953 HES, 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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V953 HES is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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