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V388 FVT

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 FVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 126,250 miles

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side sills and inner wheel arch corroded

under vehicle suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both side headlamp have poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

vehicle suspension component's corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 124,053 miles

Front Both sides headlight aim in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,020 miles

Both sills corroded

Front Both headlight has poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both side suspension arms corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 114,701 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side suspension arms slightly corroded

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,659 miles

Front both side headlamp has poor beam paten

Front exhaust has slight leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,073 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,362 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded and weak [in poor condition]

all tyres side walls in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake slightly binding

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,800 miles

nearside and offside headlamp has poor beam pattan

nearside rear tyre worn low from inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,615 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc scored

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,787 miles

both front disc pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2009 80,679 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front disc pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 587,419 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 58,654 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,877 miles

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

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

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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V388 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V388 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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What year was V388 FVT registered?

V388 FVT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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