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V698 FTR

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,357 mi
Last recorded183,357 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 FTR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 183,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in nearside and offside lower suspension knuckles

Pass 8 Oct 2010 167,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 156,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 142,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 139,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 128,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 113,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 113,208 miles

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

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

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

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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V698 FTR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V698 FTR, 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 V698 FTR registered?

V698 FTR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V698 FTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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