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V962 UOL

1999 Lexus IS200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,177 mi
Last recorded157,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 UOL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 157,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 157,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 148,418 miles

o/s+n/s rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

Fail 28 Jun 2010 148,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 137,836 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SPLIT IN TYRE INNER WALL, DEEP BUT NOT ENOUGHT TO FAIL, THIS TYRE SHOULD BE REPLACED!!!

brake pedal seems to have more travel than expected

o/s/r tyre beginning to split

vehicle has window tint which is close to fail limit

Fail 8 Jul 2009 137,791 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE HAS SPLIT IN TYRE INNER WALL, DEEP BUT NOT ENOUGHT TO FAIL, THIS TYRE SHOULD BE REPLACED!!!

brake pedal seems to have more travel than expected

o/s/r tyre beginning to split

vehicle has window tint which is close to fail limit

Fail 14 Jun 2008 117,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 117,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 105,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 99,032 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 May 2006 99,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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V962 UOL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V962 UOL, 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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V962 UOL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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