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V225 FTE

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 FTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,573 miles

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)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

inner sills corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2017 135,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring seat corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame insecure rear mounts corroded (2.4.G.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)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2016 131,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear subframe bushes deteriorating (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front suspension arm front bushes

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2015 127,994 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall very badly cut spilt (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded in places

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,197 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 122,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,907 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted, unable to test centre and offside rear belt

Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear child seat fitted, unable to test centre and offside rear belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,568 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 88,254 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,844 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)

both number plates slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,963 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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V225 FTE 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 63.2%.

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 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 V225 FTE, 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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V225 FTE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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