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V163 SOC

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 SOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 133,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 110,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 110,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,140 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,005 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake has slight judder

Pass 9 May 2006 75,431 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 75,356 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V163 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V163 SOC, 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 V163 SOC registered?

V163 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V163 SOC safe to buy?

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