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V543 FRA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

250,321 mi
Last recorded250,321 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 250,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 244,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 242,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 227,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 205,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 188,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 176,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 176,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,613 miles

headlamp and diplamp bulbs are blue

Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

headlamp and diplamp bulbs are blue

Pass 16 Aug 2011 144,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,028 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,283 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 103,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006

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

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

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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V543 FRA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V543 FRA, 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 V543 FRA registered?

V543 FRA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V543 FRA safe to buy?

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