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V525 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,273 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread on inner edge.

n/s/rear tyre low tread on outer edge.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,306 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,261 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 52,413 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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V525 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V525 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 V525 MGX registered?

V525 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V525 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 MGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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