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V965 FAH

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,554 mi
Last recorded163,554 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 163,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake back plates corroded

o/s front bumper

slight parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 28 Jul 2016 156,375 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

all over underbody corrision in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 156,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2015 156,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2014 146,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 146,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,711 miles

chips in screen

various corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2013 135,710 miles

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

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

chips in screen

various corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 126,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 126,980 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 116,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 116,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,614 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front rim slight dent

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 95,970 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V965 FAH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V965 FAH, 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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V965 FAH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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