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YO02 MKR

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,779 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,873 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 96,782 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 91,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 91,131 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,205 miles

both front brake discs slight lip edges

Fail 4 May 2010 83,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs slight lip edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 47,072 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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YO02 MKR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YO02 MKR, 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 YO02 MKR registered?

YO02 MKR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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