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T165 SHL

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,442 mi
Last recorded106,442 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 SHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,223 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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T165 SHL 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 T165 SHL, 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 T165 SHL registered?

T165 SHL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T165 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T165 SHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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