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V916 FMR

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 FMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 158,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel centre missing

Fail 3 May 2017 158,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has some movement in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Polish lens may rectify (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens may rectify (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel centre missing. Engine oil overfilled a lot.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 157,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TRY POLISH 1ST (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TRY POLISH 1ST (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BONNET ROD CLIP DAMAGED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,473 miles

Boot full

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 144,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Boot full

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 143,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2016 143,935 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inspect wheel bearing upon re-test due to brake bind

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 136,118 miles

front-inner walls-tyres spliting

long handbrake

n/s/r tyre-inner wall-spliting

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres wearing low

sill covers fitted so prevanting full inspection of outer sills

slight blow from center pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,550 miles

both front tyres have small cracks on the inner side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,041 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 112,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 185,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 185,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NSR Tyre worn on outer edge

Slight leak from power steering rack area

Pass 2 Jan 2010 175,112 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 166,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 157,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 157,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 149,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 149,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 142,413 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 142,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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V916 FMR is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V916 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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V916 FMR is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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