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V227 FAP

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,528 mi
Last recorded178,528 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 FAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 178,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 167,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 167,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 162,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 145,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 120,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad locking plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 94,545 miles

All tyres has cuts to the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

O/S/R Tyre side wall perish

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,864 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,864 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 74,555 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,776 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,536 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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V227 FAP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V227 FAP, 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 V227 FAP registered?

V227 FAP is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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