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V180 FTA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,788 mi
Last recorded163,788 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 163,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 152,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 149,787 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 149,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 146,654 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 138,047 miles

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

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

n/s rear brake disc deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2009 126,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 126,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 110,764 miles

advise both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Dec 2007 97,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 82,368 miles

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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V180 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V180 FTA, 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 V180 FTA registered?

V180 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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