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V228 FAW

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 FAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 174,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 164,834 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 155,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both side sill has corrossion bbut not weakened

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,143 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower both sides (2.4.G.1)

both sides sills has traces of body filler

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriated

under tray fited

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,749 miles

Oil Leaks ?

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,415 miles

rear brake discs are in poor condition and heavily corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs are in poor condition and heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 93,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filler corroded

slight corrostion to rear sub frame mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,934 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,402 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls splitting (no cords visible)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls splitting (no cords visible)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 62,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,934 miles

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyre wall;s splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,598 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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V228 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V228 FAW, 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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V228 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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