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V129 FBD

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 FBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 126,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,934 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 109,934 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,747 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlights misty

Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,747 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlights misty

Fail 25 Mar 2013 10,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,305 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 86,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 72,809 miles

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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V129 FBD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V129 FBD, 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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What year was V129 FBD registered?

V129 FBD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V129 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 FBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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