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V966 FGO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,852 mi
Last recorded126,852 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 FGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,861 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 108,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 99,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,205 miles

N/S/F Tyre has several long deep cuts/splits on inner sidewall

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2013 85,088 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine now has misfire

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,088 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,908 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,323 miles

both front brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

both rear brake discs are in very poor corroded condition on inner surfaces and slightly on outer surfaces

both rear tyre tread depths are wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

both rear brake discs are in very poor corroded condition on inner surfaces and slightly on outer surfaces

both rear tyre tread depths are wearing low

offside front tyre is badly spliting around sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,707 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,333 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,356 miles

cant see rear brake pads properly

chip in windscreen

exhaust system generally corroded

scratch to o/s/r bodypanel

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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V966 FGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V966 FGO, 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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V966 FGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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