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V203 FCH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 FCH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 128,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 125,375 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,189 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,950 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,950 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,208 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,208 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 103,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 98,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,416 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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V203 FCH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V203 FCH, 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 V203 FCH registered?

V203 FCH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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