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V561 FJM

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 FJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 103,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,738 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 90,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V561 FJM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V561 FJM, 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 V561 FJM registered?

V561 FJM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V561 FJM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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