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V562 FBJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,189 mi
Last recorded171,189 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 FBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 171,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 171,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 151,090 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 151,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 141,621 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 141,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 137,154 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 137,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 122,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,316 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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V562 FBJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V562 FBJ, 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 V562 FBJ registered?

V562 FBJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V562 FBJ safe to buy?

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