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V208 FTD

1999 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 S97,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 FTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,259 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLT ILLUMINATED.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 144,259 miles

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.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 143,611 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,382 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 136,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 130,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 130,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 124,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 119,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 119,605 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 114,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 105,860 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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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.

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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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