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N40 NHD

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

White Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 NHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,590 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 139,173 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise coolant leak (radiator)

Pass 23 May 2011 131,869 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 131,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 131,000 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 121,964 miles

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

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

advise filler neck rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2009 121,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advise filler neck rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2008 111,357 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 111,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,210 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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N40 NHD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in White with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 104,248 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N40 NHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N40 NHD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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