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V423 FDK

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 FDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,363 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 103,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,621 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,602 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,975 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 85,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 85,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V423 FDK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V423 FDK, 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 V423 FDK registered?

V423 FDK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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