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V541 ETF

1999 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,040 mi
Last recorded180,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 ETF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 180,040 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 176,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 176,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 171,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack outside swept nearside behind disc holder

Fail 31 May 2016 171,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack outside swept nearside behind disc holder

Fail 2 May 2015 165,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack behind tax discs

Pass 2 May 2015 165,251 miles

crack behind tax discs

Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

crack in windscreen behind tax disc

Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headligh fixings damaged slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2012 142,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlight fixings damaged

engine check light on

front side lights dim

Pass 16 Apr 2012 142,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlight fixings damaged

engine check light on

front side lights dim

Pass 11 Apr 2011 133,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 121,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 121,216 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,756 miles

ns front and ns rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,594 miles

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2005 108,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 108,972 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel is not turning freely.

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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V541 ETF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V541 ETF, 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 V541 ETF registered?

V541 ETF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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