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V896 FMR

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

224,468 mi
Last recorded224,468 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 FMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 224,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 221,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 217,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 213,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 209,560 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 205,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 202,974 miles

play in Nearside rear hub bushes. rear pads worn. dent on nearside front wing.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 197,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 188,024 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 177,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 165,705 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 152,807 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 152,807 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 145,339 miles

anti rattle shim missing from offside rear pads

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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V896 FMR 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 92.9%.

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 V896 FMR, 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 V896 FMR registered?

V896 FMR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V896 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V896 FMR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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