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V299 FNC

1999 Lexus IS200 Sport

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,408 mi
Last recorded38,408 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport105,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front no:plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no:plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,912 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V299 FNC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 105,850 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V299 FNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V299 FNC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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