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V985 PKK

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,155 mi
Last recorded124,155 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 PKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' close to excessive (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' close to excessive (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear sidewall cut

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2015 120,588 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear sidewall cut

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2014 117,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight bind on osr

advise slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge

advise osr tyre wearing low

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight bind on osr

advise slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,288 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills/rear chassis

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,734 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrision to rear inner sill,s &floor aera,s rear

Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrision to rear inner sill,s &floor aera,s rear

Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 96,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,467 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,371 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2008 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,216 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,214 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,011 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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V985 PKK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V985 PKK, 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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V985 PKK is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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