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V721 FGO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,677 mi
Last recorded134,677 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 FGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 134,677 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 134,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,587 miles

drivers front wheel bearing noisy

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2009 114,587 miles

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

drivers front wheel bearing noisy

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,970 miles

fluid around steering rack

slight movement in drivers front bottom ball joint

Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,970 miles

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

fluid around steering rack

slight movement in drivers front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,475 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 104,470 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges

passenger front shock leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 81,473 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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V721 FGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V721 FGO, 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 V721 FGO registered?

V721 FGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V721 FGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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