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T124 KGT

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,195 mi
Last recorded211,195 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 KGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 211,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front splitting on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 199,222 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Slight play nearside tie rod to rack joint

Slight play offside tie rod to rack joint

Fail 15 Mar 2014 198,928 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Slight play nearside tie rod to rack joint

Slight play offside tie rod to rack joint

Pass 12 Apr 2013 181,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 181,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 171,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 171,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 155,890 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Mar 2011 155,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 143,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 143,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 134,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 134,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 119,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 119,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 107,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 93,477 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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T124 KGT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T124 KGT, 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 T124 KGT registered?

T124 KGT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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