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J16 MBU

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,734 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 44,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,733 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,082 miles

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

Windsreen wipers poor.

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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J16 MBU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J16 MBU, 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 J16 MBU registered?

J16 MBU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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