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V343 FVT

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 FVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,058 miles

cracking and perishing to front lower arm suspension bushes.

cuts in tyre sidewalls.

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight fluctuation to n/s/f brake.

stone chips in windscreen.

under body corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 134,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

cracking and perishing to front lower arm suspension bushes.

cuts in tyre sidewalls.

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight fluctuation to n/s/f brake.

stone chips in windscreen.

under body corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 120,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis and rear suspention corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 May 2015 120,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis and rear suspention corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flange corroded at catalyitic converter

Pass 25 Apr 2013 110,337 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 92,180 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,859 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 2 Jan 2009 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,968 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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V343 FVT 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 81.3%.

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 V343 FVT, 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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V343 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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