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V511 FGH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,950 mi
Last recorded208,950 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 FGH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 208,950 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 208,283 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 196,203 miles

Offside front brake pads low.

Some fogging to offside headlight lens.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 195,140 miles

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

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

Offside front brake pads low.

Some fogging to offside headlight lens.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 188,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 188,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 175,132 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 175,010 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 163,089 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 163,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 163,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 149,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 129,504 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 129,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V511 FGH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V511 FGH, 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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V511 FGH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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