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T151 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,393 mi
Last recorded173,393 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides underbody to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view driver height dependent! (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 173,387 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak/overheating! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides underbody to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view driver height dependent! (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 164,864 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides underbodys to sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 164,264 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting near+cut in tread! (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides underbodys to sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,623 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 158,644 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 158,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 157,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 154,267 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 149,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 149,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,979 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 138,752 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 126,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 119,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 119,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 112,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2007 104,800 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,401 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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T151 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T151 ABL, 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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T151 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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