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V799 FCG

2000 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 FCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 144,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 136,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 127,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front fog light not working

offside rear light cluster cracked

radiator deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 127,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front fog light not working

offside rear light cluster cracked

radiator deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2008 118,322 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 25 Jul 2008 118,321 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,485 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 87,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 87,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front wiper blades smear screen

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V799 FCG is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 V799 FCG, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V799 FCG is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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