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S200 GAT

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 GAT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 150,280 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc backing plates deteriorated

rear chassis members rusty and showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2015 150,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear chassis members rusty and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 143,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/front outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/front door strap broken

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar rubber mounts

slight movemnt in both rear lower outer suspension rose joints

vehicle structure at rear slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 143,784 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/front outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/front door strap broken

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar rubber mounts

slight movemnt in both rear lower outer suspension rose joints

vehicle structure at rear slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/front door check strap insecure

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar mounts

slight movement in o/s rear outer lower suspension rose joint

vehicle structure at rear slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 137,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/front door check strap insecure

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar mounts

slight movement in o/s rear outer lower suspension rose joint

vehicle structure at rear slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 129,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,164 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 104,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 104,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 91,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake calipers slightly damaged by brake pad roll pin

Fail 6 May 2009 91,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake calipers slightly damaged by brake pad roll pin

Pass 15 May 2008 74,724 miles

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing inner cord

Fail 13 May 2008 74,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,673 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 64,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,927 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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S200 GAT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S200 GAT, 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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What year was S200 GAT registered?

S200 GAT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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