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T109 BTY

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,049 mi
Last recorded162,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 BTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 162,049 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill correded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 154,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 133,321 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,917 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 106,818 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 90,994 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on chassis and exhaust

Fail 5 May 2011 90,978 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on chassis and exhaust

Fail 3 May 2010 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic under vehicle

Pass 3 May 2010 79,497 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 70,508 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,636 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 82,705 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 74,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,318 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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T109 BTY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T109 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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T109 BTY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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