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V198 GCF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,853 mi
Last recorded178,853 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 GCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 178,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 177,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 169,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 162,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 152,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 149,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 144,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 144,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 131,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 96,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 88,259 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,032 miles

nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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V198 GCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V198 GCF, 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 V198 GCF registered?

V198 GCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V198 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 GCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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