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V997 HGD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,050 mi
Last recorded150,050 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 HGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,050 miles

Nearside Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 144,401 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 144,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 122,140 miles

both front foglamps inop

nearside front lower arm bush perished/split

play evident at both front bottom ball joints

slight blow evident at exhaust tailpipe. <small hole/corroded>

slight brake judder at front brakes.

slight play at both rear bottom hub bushes.

slight smear at wipers

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,173 miles

both front foglights inop

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

slight play at both rear suspension lower bushes

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,948 miles

Aerial mast missing.

Both front fog lamps inop.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Exhaust heat sheild around fuel tank is corroding and wearing away.

Fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Nearside front door check strap noisy.

Nearside front tyre wearing quicker on outer edge.

Slight sweat at offside front shocker.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 100,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Aerial mast missing.

Both front fog lamps inop.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Exhaust heat sheild around fuel tank is corroding and wearing away.

Fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Nearside front door check strap noisy.

Nearside front tyre wearing quicker on outer edge.

Slight sweat at offside front shocker.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,335 miles

approx 10kg of run out at rear brakes

both front foglights inop

cut to sidewall of nearside rear tyre <not to cords>

smear at front wiper blades

very slight sweat at offside front shock absorber

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal spongy

approx 10kg of run out at rear brakes

both front foglights inop

cut to sidewall of nearside rear tyre <not to cords>

smear at front wiper blades

very slight sweat at offside front shock absorber

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,759 miles

play at both front bottom ball joints

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,554 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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V997 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V997 HGD, 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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V997 HGD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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