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V280 LNW

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,645 mi
Last recorded110,645 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 LNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 110,639 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,484 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 90,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 90,604 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 79,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V280 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V280 LNW, 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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How do I check the history of V280 LNW?

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What year was V280 LNW registered?

V280 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V280 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 LNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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