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V278 FNC

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,183 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 114,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 114,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,239 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,698 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear lamp lenses broken

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,692 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear lamp lenses broken

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,642 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

nearside rear disc corroded on braking surface

nearside rear light cluster damaged but repaired with tape

offside rear disc corroded on braking surface

offside rear light cluster damaged but repaired with tape

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,324 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

rear lights repaired using clear adhesive tape

washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,324 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

rear lights repaired using clear adhesive tape

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,814 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light not connected

o/s/r and n/s/r rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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V278 FNC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V278 FNC, 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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V278 FNC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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