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T127 BRS

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,560 mi
Last recorded135,560 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 BRS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2015 135,427 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning juddering lock to lock (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,382 miles

Oil leak

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

handbrake waring light on

Fail 3 Sep 2014 128,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake waring light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 124,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,953 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall has a cut but not deep enougth to reach ply structure.

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 121,948 miles

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

Near side front tyre outer wall has a cut but not deep enougth to reach ply structure.

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 108,354 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 102,920 miles

Corrosion both rear inner sills.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,920 miles

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

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

Corrosion both rear inner sills.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight cuts to tyre wall o/s rear

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,684 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,684 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,257 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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T127 BRS is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 T127 BRS, 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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T127 BRS is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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