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V358 MBL

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,482 mi
Last recorded152,482 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 MBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 152,482 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 146,015 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 138,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 138,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 129,713 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 129,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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V358 MBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 104,248 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V358 MBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V358 MBL registered?

V358 MBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V358 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 MBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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