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V979 JHJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,301 miles

Offside Handbrake not as efficient as N/S

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view At very top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,993 miles

Nearside Front NSF Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre heavily perished and cracked not showing cords

Offside Front OSF Tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,084 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,558 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)

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

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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V979 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V979 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V979 JHJ registered?

V979 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V979 JHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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