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T156 UAV

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,321 mi
Last recorded104,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 UAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 104,321 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 103,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 92,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 85,299 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre rear brake light not working

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight sideways movement in steering rack mountings

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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T156 UAV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,641 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T156 UAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T156 UAV registered?

T156 UAV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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