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R16 SNL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

96,387 mi
Last recorded96,387 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,820 miles

sills slightly corroded in parts

underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sills slightly corroded in parts

underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,832 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,129 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded & thin in parts

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement bind (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded & thin in parts

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,068 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,571 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,445 miles

Front no plate damaged but still legable

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front no plate damaged but still legable

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 69,204 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,198 miles

under side of car getting rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under side of car getting rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,923 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,871 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,746 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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R16 SNL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R16 SNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R16 SNL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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