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V265 FTA

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 151,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 146,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre ..... inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,841 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,018 miles

nearside front tyre ....sidewall cuts

Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre ....sidewall cuts

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,656 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 70,520 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,201 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 62,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,710 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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V265 FTA 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 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 V265 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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What year was V265 FTA registered?

V265 FTA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V265 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V265 FTA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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