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V160 FHT

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,646 mi
Last recorded125,646 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 FHT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested because of the rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed booth side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached dented but no sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,249 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side parking... (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing motor doesn't work (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side parking... (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps not working . .

both rear suspension lower arms corroded .

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,672 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,650 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 78,650 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

if centre bake light is connected it not working

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidwall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,966 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,415 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES NEAR LIMITS

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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V160 FHT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V160 FHT, 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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V160 FHT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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