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T159 SDG

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 SDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 111,753 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2008 111,570 miles

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

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,613 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock weaping

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 75,014 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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T159 SDG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T159 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 T159 SDG registered?

T159 SDG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T159 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 SDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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