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V899 JCE

1999 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 S97,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 JCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,991 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 68,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V899 JCE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S 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 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 V899 JCE, 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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What year was V899 JCE registered?

V899 JCE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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