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V973 JHJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 131,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,456 miles

eml lamp on

exhaust rusty

nearside front shock damp

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 126,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

dampness around nearside front shocker

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear exhaust box heat shield slighty insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,747 miles

dampness around nearside front shocker

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear exhaust box heat shield slighty insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,975 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,938 miles

Plat in offside steering rack bush

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,067 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,812 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,882 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,074 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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V973 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V973 JHJ, 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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V973 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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