MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.
TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?
Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V208 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 97,078 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V208 FTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V208 FTD registered?
V208 FTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V208 FTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V208 FTD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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