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S420 XNF

1998 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2005
Typical for 1998 Lexus IS20086,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 XNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 79,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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S420 XNF is a 1998 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 S420 XNF, 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 28 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S420 XNF registered?

S420 XNF is a 1998 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S420 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 XNF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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