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T158 SDG

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,338 mi
Last recorded161,338 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 SDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 161,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 154,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 147,046 miles

rear inner discs face corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 139,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 130,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 122,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 116,465 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T158 SDG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T158 SDG, 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 T158 SDG registered?

T158 SDG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T158 SDG safe to buy?

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