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V261 GDP

1999 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,278 mi
Last recorded137,278 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 S97,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 GDP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 137,278 miles

slight fading front number plate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 100,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 100,907 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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V261 GDP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 97,078 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V261 GDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V261 GDP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V261 GDP safe to buy?

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