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V982 JHJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 120,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,781 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 98,951 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,351 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,970 miles

small cut in tyre side wall rim protector strip off side rear wheel

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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V982 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V982 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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What year was V982 JHJ registered?

V982 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V982 JHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V982 JHJ have outstanding finance?

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