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V233 LOJ

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 LOJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 117,155 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 117,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2009 95,458 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn from inside

Fail 28 May 2009 95,458 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn from inside

Pass 28 May 2008 76,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,203 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2006 104,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 104,627 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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V233 LOJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V233 LOJ, 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 V233 LOJ registered?

V233 LOJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V233 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 LOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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