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V977 HEU

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,445 mi
Last recorded139,445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 HEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,445 miles

small crack in windscreen, ignition key broken in 2 pieces

Fail 7 Aug 2015 139,445 miles

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

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

small crack in windscreen, ignition key broken in 2 pieces

Pass 26 Apr 2014 131,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,460 miles

offside front back plate missing

Fail 27 Apr 2013 121,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front back plate missing

Pass 3 May 2012 114,768 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 104,524 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2009 104,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,714 miles

osf nsf lower ball joints have small amount of lift (only when vehicle raised of the ground).

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 85,556 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,116 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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V977 HEU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V977 HEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V977 HEU registered?

V977 HEU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V977 HEU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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