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V901 SWT

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 SWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 153,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 140,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside front/rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 140,200 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside front/rear suspension bushes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,395 miles

Engine management lamp lit

Fail 28 Jul 2011 128,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management lamp lit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,545 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 116,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,442 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,623 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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V901 SWT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V901 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V901 SWT registered?

V901 SWT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V901 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 SWT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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