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V988 JHJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,895 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,379 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,416 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,266 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 60,560 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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V988 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V988 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 V988 JHJ registered?

V988 JHJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V988 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 JHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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