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T148 OKY

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,942 mi
Last recorded119,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 OKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,748 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 119,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 113,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 109,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 105,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,781 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 64,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 3 May 2011 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 11 May 2010 57,765 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 49,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,931 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 14 May 2007 37,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,195 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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T148 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T148 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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What year was T148 OKY registered?

T148 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T148 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T148 OKY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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