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T144 GBL

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,185 mi
Last recorded61,185 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 GBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,185 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some views

Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bothsides (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some views

Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bothsides (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some views

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,607 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,653 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 43,987 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,676 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,995 miles

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

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

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

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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T144 GBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T144 GBL, 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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T144 GBL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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