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V170 SOC

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,280 mi
Last recorded161,280 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 SOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 161,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 147,375 miles

Front Headlamps are slightly blue

Front Windsceen has a sunvisor strip fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,420 miles

Dip beam lamps are slight blue in colour.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,189 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2008 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

slight play in top steering rack mount on lock to lock.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,435 miles

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

slight play in top steering rack mount on lock to lock.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,400 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

slow puncture on shoulder nearside rear tyre

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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V170 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V170 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 V170 SOC registered?

V170 SOC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V170 SOC safe to buy?

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