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V171 FVT

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 FVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 150,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 144,184 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 140,111 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 136,712 miles

Adivsie: Rear Rubber bushing of lower are worn

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F tyres on legal limit.

Advise: O/S/F Head lamp misty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,528 miles

Front tyres wearing low on the inside edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 129,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 122,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 116,014 miles

noise from gearbox area

Fail 18 Nov 2009 116,005 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from gearbox area

Pass 15 Nov 2008 110,483 miles

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

o/s wiper split

slight play at steering wheel (top bush)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 110,369 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s wiper split

slight play at steering wheel (top bush)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 97,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V171 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V171 FVT, 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 V171 FVT registered?

V171 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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