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V192 FCF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,236 mi
Last recorded169,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV192 FCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 169,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 167,703 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 167,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 159,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 146,941 miles

rear reg plate poor condition

splash cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 137,063 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 137,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 121,854 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,570 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 105,770 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 105,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V192 FCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V192 FCF, 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 V192 FCF registered?

V192 FCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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