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V539 EGF

1999 Lexus IS200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,998 mi
Last recorded193,998 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport105,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 EGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 193,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 193,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 183,932 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 183,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 170,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 151,017 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 151,017 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 137,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 121,417 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V539 EGF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 105,850 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V539 EGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V539 EGF registered?

V539 EGF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V539 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 EGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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