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NJZ 8099

1998 Lexus IS200

Bronze Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

144,153 mi
Last recorded144,153 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus IS20086,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 8099
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 144,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 144,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2014 143,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose but secure

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play/movement

rear brake discs corroded,worn and very poor condition

rear brake pads low

under vehicle very corroded within all rear suspension prescribed areas

both fuel filler/breather pipes very corroded and poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,180 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NJZ 8099 is a 1998 Lexus IS200 in Bronze with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 NJZ 8099, 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 28 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJZ 8099 registered?

NJZ 8099 is a 1998 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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