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V396 MGU

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 MGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,998 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,574 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,224 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,359 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,565 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,185 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)

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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V396 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V396 MGU, 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 V396 MGU registered?

V396 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V396 MGU safe to buy?

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