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T11 PJL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,554 mi
Last recorded158,554 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 PJL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,554 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 153,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 141,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 24 Jan 2015 136,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 127,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 119,636 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 119,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 112,321 miles

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

pass advise front fog light n/w

Pass 21 Jan 2012 112,321 miles

pass advise front fog light n/w

Pass 30 Jan 2011 106,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 99,266 miles

gearbox leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,087 miles

o/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight wear on inner edge of front tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,455 miles

rear pads getting low

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

some play both bottom balljoints

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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T11 PJL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T11 PJL, 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 T11 PJL registered?

T11 PJL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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