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V260 FGV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,241 mi
Last recorded132,241 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 FGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 132,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,748 miles

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

slight brake bind on both front

Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,748 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on both front

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,272 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Under vehicle corroding.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,519 miles

rear brake discs showing some corrsion

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake discs showing some corrsion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,152 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,219 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,822 miles

both rear tyres steped and worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,117 miles

n/s hand brake needs attension lower than o/s

up/down movement in n/s ball joint

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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V260 FGV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V260 FGV, 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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V260 FGV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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