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V797 FBY

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,507 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 101,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,933 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,691 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,675 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,177 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 87,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pads worn

fuel flap insecure latch

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

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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V797 FBY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V797 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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What year was V797 FBY registered?

V797 FBY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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