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T130 BGU

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 BGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,493 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel pad (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 120,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,703 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,734 miles

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

both rear brake pads appear very low

hand brake lever near end of its travel

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,469 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 77,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,416 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,416 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,255 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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T130 BGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T130 BGU, 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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T130 BGU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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