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YMN 156

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMN 156
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded head light dim (1.7.5a)

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

no front fog

o/s headlight wash jet missing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 115,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

offside headlamp washer not working and outer trim missing and bumper damaged and headlamp outer len faded beam pattern poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

offside headlamp washer not working and outer trim missing and bumper damaged and headlamp outer len faded beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,319 miles

front fog lights not working

near side rear disc inner face dirty pads may be sticking

Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,319 miles

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

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

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

front fog lights not working

near side rear disc inner face dirty pads may be sticking

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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YMN 156 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YMN 156, 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 YMN 156 registered?

YMN 156 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is YMN 156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMN 156 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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