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V197 FCF

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 FCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 161,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 159,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 153,237 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 153,256 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,904 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 141,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 133,283 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 123,187 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 123,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 115,269 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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V197 FCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V197 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 V197 FCF registered?

V197 FCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V197 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 FCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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