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V409 MGU

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,469 mi
Last recorded142,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 MGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,469 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2012 140,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,678 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,660 miles

Handbrake noisy on application.

Slight fluctuation on N/S/R brake.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 74,644 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Handbrake noisy on application.

Slight fluctuation on N/S/R brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,085 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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V409 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V409 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 V409 MGU registered?

V409 MGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V409 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 MGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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