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XIL 6271

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6271
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,105 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes front to the slightly corroded

under vehicle all precribed area and all suspesnion components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,523 miles

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

advise off side front wiper blade smeering screen

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,583 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,121 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 62,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,915 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 50,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,534 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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XIL 6271 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XIL 6271, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 6271 registered?

XIL 6271 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is XIL 6271 safe to buy?

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