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V32 FCF

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,014 mi
Last recorded178,014 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 FCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 178,014 miles

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has high travel

Fail 6 Feb 2019 178,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has high travel

Pass 6 Feb 2018 168,495 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f headlamp misty

o/s/f back plate missing

parking brake travel high

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 157,273 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner stering arm play

Fail 3 Feb 2017 157,253 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner stering arm play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 143,228 miles

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

n/s/f headlight misty

n/s/f steering arm play

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,395 miles

rear brake discs excessivley pitted inner face

Fail 7 Mar 2013 123,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear brake discs excessivley pitted inner face

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,304 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2009 101,350 miles

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

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

plastic cover fitted tofull underside

Pass 23 Jul 2009 101,350 miles

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

plastic cover fitted tofull underside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2008 93,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,865 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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V32 FCF 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 V32 FCF, 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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V32 FCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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