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V379 FGC

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 FGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides, front lower rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid ageing

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,847 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S Front Lower (rear) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 123,847 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S Front Lower (rear) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,702 miles

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

front nearside inner and outer tyre is wearing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,024 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 111,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2014 109,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,107 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 106,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 95,679 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 95,677 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 90,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 86,724 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 82,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 75,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,236 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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V379 FGC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V379 FGC, 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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V379 FGC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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