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V145 FTA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,565 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,219 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 101,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,366 miles

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

suspension rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,205 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,516 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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V145 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V145 FTA, 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 V145 FTA registered?

V145 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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