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V799 FDX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 FDX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 143,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 143,329 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 142,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,169 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 134,169 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 131,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

TRC light flashing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear pad's

Fail 25 Feb 2012 128,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear pad's

Pass 18 Feb 2011 123,874 miles

suspect front inner pads low brake pedal travel

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 114,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,682 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,545 miles

nearside front lamp condensated poor image

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 91,024 miles

Rear 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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V799 FDX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V799 FDX, 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 V799 FDX registered?

V799 FDX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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