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V221 FNN

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,505 mi
Last recorded195,505 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 195,505 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 195,505 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 192,978 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 189,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 183,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 177,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 173,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 165,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 157,423 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 157,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 148,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 140,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 140,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,409 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 132,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,184 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to split on inner wall.

n/s/rear tyre split on inner wall.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,860 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)

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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V221 FNN is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 V221 FNN, 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 V221 FNN registered?

V221 FNN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V221 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FNN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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