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V131 FNN

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,138 mi
Last recorded136,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 FNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,138 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 136,138 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2012 131,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,086 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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V131 FNN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V131 FNN, 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 V131 FNN registered?

V131 FNN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V131 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 FNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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