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V962 MLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 MLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,713 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 81,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 80,733 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2008 76,991 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 70,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 64,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 50,348 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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V962 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V962 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 V962 MLG registered?

V962 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V962 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V962 MLG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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