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V537 FDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 FDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,071 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 3 May 2017 95,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge // side wall damage

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 88,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack & chips in the windscreen

rear brakes are flucanating

Fail 9 May 2016 88,968 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack & chips in the windscreen

rear brakes are flucanating

Pass 8 May 2015 83,043 miles

Hand brake has a long travel

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in the windscreen

Fail 2 May 2015 83,043 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,280 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 76,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in the windscreen

Fail 13 May 2013 76,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in the windscreen

hand brake has a lot of travel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,046 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in the windscreen

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage & worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,841 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 68,841 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front & rear number plate becoming water marked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,681 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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V537 FDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V537 FDY, 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 V537 FDY registered?

V537 FDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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