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RFC 319

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 319
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,145 miles

engine management lamp on

front bumper damaged

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre just legal & damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r brake distortion

rear brake pads low

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,664 miles

front bumper damaged

front spot lamps inop

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake slight distortion

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,224 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

handbrake travel high

o/s/r subframe bush starting to pull away

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pump noisy

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2010 116,224 miles

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

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

fuel filler hose corroded

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r subframe bush starting to pull away

power steering pump noisy

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,472 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2009 107,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2009 106,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 93,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,571 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 82,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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RFC 319 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 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 RFC 319, 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 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFC 319 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is RFC 319 safe to buy?

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