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V685 KEO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 KEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,562 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,325 miles

front nearside tyre on wear bars

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 82,563 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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V685 KEO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V685 KEO, 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 V685 KEO registered?

V685 KEO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 1999.

Is V685 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 KEO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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