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V508 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,521 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,286 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 52,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,129 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has wear to inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,059 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has wear to inner egde.

o/s/r tyre has wear to inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,943 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade loose

osf wiper ends split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,561 miles

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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V508 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V508 MGX, 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 V508 MGX registered?

V508 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V508 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 MGX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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