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V221 FVT

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,159 mi
Last recorded114,159 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 114,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 114,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 106,743 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,039 miles

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

n/s/r inner edge tyre wall damaged but not down to cords.

o/s/f tyre has splits in inner sidewall but not down to cords.

o/s/r inner sidewall damaged but not down to cords.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,827 miles

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

V221 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V221 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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