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T103 BTY

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 BTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,723 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,773 miles

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

advanced wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advanced wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,229 miles

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

borderline "thrust" in offside front lower ball joint

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,105 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,275 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 93,275 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 88,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 84,873 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 84,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 84,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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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T103 BTY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T103 BTY, 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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T103 BTY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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