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V959 VAG

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,018 mi
Last recorded89,018 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 VAG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,955 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre splitting between treads and outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear and puncture

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted restricting view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,184 miles

n/s/r wheels nuts only half of nuts thread length used

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,249 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r road wheel nuts not secured by a full nut thread

Pass 29 May 2014 56,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,291 miles

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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V959 VAG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V959 VAG, 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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What year was V959 VAG registered?

V959 VAG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V959 VAG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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