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V263 FTA

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,643 miles

boot floor coroded and holed but not within 30cm

front discs slightly warped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,493 miles

All suspension components quite rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper leaves smears

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 119,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

All suspension components quite rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper leaves smears

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads inner shims slipped out of place

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,157 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 115,157 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,418 miles

!7% front service brake imbalance due to brake disc being warped

Corrosion starting to offside rear outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly due to warped brake disc

Fail 16 Mar 2010 110,418 miles

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

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

!7% front service brake imbalance due to brake disc being warped

Corrosion starting to offside rear outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly due to warped brake disc

Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 100,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 96,112 miles

advise frot pads for wear

advise osf tyre for inner tread wear

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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V263 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V263 FTA, 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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V263 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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