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V170 WVV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,124 mi
Last recorded159,124 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 WVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 159,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front reg plate slightly faded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 137,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 115,528 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,151 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,348 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corrodid / and a bit sooty round the end †

offside rear tyre worn low / might just be muddy †

Fail 15 Sep 2006 81,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corrodid / and a bit sooty round the end †

offside rear tyre worn low / might just be muddy †

Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,421 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 WVV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

V170 WVV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V170 WVV safe to buy?

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