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J20 LRB

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,116 mi
Last recorded214,116 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LRB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 214,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 214,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015
Pass 20 Feb 2014 205,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 11 Mar 2013 199,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 199,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 190,426 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Fail 6 Mar 2012 190,426 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2011 164,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 148,950 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 141,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 134,516 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 134,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

engine and chassis cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 116,061 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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J20 LRB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 J20 LRB, 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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J20 LRB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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