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V672 FAW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV672 FAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,092 miles

underbody has surface corrosion all over

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,092 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel carrier (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody has surface corrosion all over

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,788 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,788 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,811 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,811 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 16 Jul 2013 74,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,975 miles

rear control arms corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear control arms corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,695 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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V672 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V672 FAW, 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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V672 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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