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V230 FCH

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 FCH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 178,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 156,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 117,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 97,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,361 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,398 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,392 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V230 FCH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V230 FCH, 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 V230 FCH registered?

V230 FCH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V230 FCH safe to buy?

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