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V986 JHJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,821 mi
Last recorded142,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 142,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,558 miles

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,541 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

front reg plate damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 125,866 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 125,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,190 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

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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V986 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V986 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 V986 JHJ registered?

V986 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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