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V189 FTD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 FTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,640 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength and offside boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength and offside inner panels behind rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate detrioated

all under side of vehicle including suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2020 137,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,329 miles

Exhaust flange/bolts corroded at front

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 8 Mar 2019 131,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded at front pipe flange/bolt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,152 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o./s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,299 miles

deteriation in exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,209 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

co9rrosion in rfuel filler pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

co9rrosion in rfuel filler pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,797 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 108,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,371 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 81,095 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,608 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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V189 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V189 FTD, 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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V189 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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