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V995 GBL

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,484 mi
Last recorded233,484 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 GBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 233,484 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 233,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 224,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 224,756 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 217,457 miles

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

crack in screen

n/s/r wheel bucked

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2011 208,370 miles

chips in screen

crack in screen

nearside front shock damp

rear brake disc's corroded

rear number plate marked

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2010 198,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 184,316 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 184,181 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 171,460 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 157,465 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wet when tested

Pass 30 Aug 2006 136,915 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

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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V995 GBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V995 GBL, 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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V995 GBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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