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V533 MGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,362 mi
Last recorded225,362 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 225,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 220,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 216,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 204,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 204,616 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 192,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 192,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 180,145 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 168,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 154,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 142,884 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 142,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 123,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 107,195 miles

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,287 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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V533 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V533 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 V533 MGX registered?

V533 MGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V533 MGX safe to buy?

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