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V779 MMX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,360 mi
Last recorded113,360 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 MMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,158 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,327 miles

slight wear rear discs

Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

perishing to off side front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,705 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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V779 MMX 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 81.8%.

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 V779 MMX, 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 V779 MMX registered?

V779 MMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V779 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 MMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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