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T129 OKY

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,570 mi
Last recorded171,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 OKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 171,570 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 169,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 159,007 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall has splits visible due to low tyre pressure

Fail 22 Nov 2017 158,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall has splits visible due to low tyre pressure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 158,314 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,629 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,691 miles

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

both rear inner sills starting to look corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,691 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear inner sills starting to look corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,298 miles

both rear tyres on limit

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in suspension n/s/r

Pass 20 Jan 2014 117,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 117,286 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 112,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 112,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 108,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,556 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 87,229 miles

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

both rear discs rusty.

both rear tyres perrished.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,109 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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T129 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T129 OKY, 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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T129 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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