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V212 FTD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,228 mi
Last recorded111,228 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 FTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,235 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,224 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,928 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 16 Oct 2012 65,628 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,188 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,434 miles

slight bind o,s front brake

Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,434 miles

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

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

slight bind o,s front brake

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,124 miles

both front tyres have a small chunk out of outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,867 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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V212 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V212 FTD, 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 V212 FTD registered?

V212 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V212 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 FTD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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