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V528 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,748 mi
Last recorded197,748 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 197,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2011 197,722 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 188,414 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 188,026 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 28 Dec 2009 177,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 161,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 148,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 124,821 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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V528 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V528 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 V528 MGX registered?

V528 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V528 MGX safe to buy?

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