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V785 FBY

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,838 mi
Last recorded206,838 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 206,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front tyres wear on inside edge

advise off side front brake slight bind

advise off side rear tyre warn plus slight side wall damage

advise rear subframe/axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 206,838 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front tyres wear on inside edge

advise off side front brake slight bind

advise off side rear tyre warn plus slight side wall damage

advise rear subframe/axle corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 200,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 200,730 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 190,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 190,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 177,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 165,218 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2009 165,218 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 154,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 154,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 140,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 124,512 miles

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

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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V785 FBY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V785 FBY, 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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V785 FBY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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