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V889 MLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 MLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,325 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plate bulb not illuminated but less then 50%

offside washer inop

Pass 22 Mar 2014 134,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 127,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 117,771 miles

frt suspension arms,rear bushes starting to split..

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both frt tyres wear on inner edges..

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 97,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,538 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 90,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake high..

Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,856 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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V889 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V889 MLG, 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 V889 MLG registered?

V889 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V889 MLG safe to buy?

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