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V837 YFW

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 YFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 109,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change

rear brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

rear subframe mounts corroded not holed at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 30 Dec 2010 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsf tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change

rear brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

rear subframe mounts corroded not holed at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,747 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,243 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,714 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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V837 YFW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V837 YFW, 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 V837 YFW registered?

V837 YFW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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