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V229 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,699 miles

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Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH BODY WORK SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / ADVISE TO REPAIR

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,583 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING CRACK / PERISH SLIGHTLY FLEXING ON LOCK TO LOCKS / SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN WHEELS ON BRAKING BACK / N / FORTH WHEN BRAKING IN FORWARD / REVERSE

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP

REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Fail 17 Feb 2007 73,999 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges and worn slightly uneven

can't see rear pads

Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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V229 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,641 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 GDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V229 GDY registered?

V229 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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