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V290 HFA

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,104 mi
Last recorded187,104 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 HFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 187,104 miles

advise ns front outer edge tyre wear

advise ns front steering rack end play

Fail 4 May 2010 187,104 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise ns front outer edge tyre wear

advise ns front steering rack end play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 170,381 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 170,193 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 156,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise slight front brake imbalance

advise visual low /flat spots to ns and os front tyres

Fail 22 May 2008 156,782 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight front brake imbalance

advise visual low/flat spots to ns and os front tyres

Pass 23 May 2007 139,868 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 139,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

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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V290 HFA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V290 HFA, 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 V290 HFA registered?

V290 HFA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V290 HFA safe to buy?

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