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V174 FKU

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,942 mi
Last recorded157,942 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 FKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 157,942 miles

engine/undershields fitted

Front headlamps misting

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front minor play in steering arm

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired tinted (1.5.1c)

eml on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 157,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear reflector missing lights tinted no rear reflectors (1.5.1a)

Front headlamps misting

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front minor play in steering arm

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

eml on

engine/undershields fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 151,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

rear lights tinted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 151,970 miles

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

engine management light on

rear lights tinted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2014 145,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ecu light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 138,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine mangement light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 134,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 129,046 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 129,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 123,409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 123,401 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 115,080 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 104,744 miles

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 28 Apr 2007 104,744 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,329 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 93,329 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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V174 FKU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V174 FKU, 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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V174 FKU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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