MOT Status
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135,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor, under lifetable spare wheel cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper/sub frame mount area, undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly, all partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertrays & plastic trims fitted
Vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/sub frame mount, hidden by undertray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor, under lifetable spare wheel cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, multiple spots covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly, all partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertrays & plastic trims fitted
Vehicle underside corroded
Corrosion to rear chassis & subframe
Rear brake disc backing plates corroded
Rear brake pads appear low
Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer
Undertrays fitted
headlamp patterns poor
Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.
Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.
Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch biting point high
noise from osr brake when spinning wheel suspect inboard hand brake shoe low but efficiencys met at time of test
osf tyre sidewall damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cords
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
n.s.f. brake binding slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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V197 FDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 V197 FDV, 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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V197 FDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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