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T179 LOF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,483 mi
Last recorded166,483 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 LOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 166,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear subframe support bars corroded

engine belts noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2021 162,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 154,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 147,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,762 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 128,793 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 128,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 123,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 123,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

x1 bolt missing from exhaust bracket that bolts to gearbox

Pass 8 May 2012 115,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non-std number plates fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,104 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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T179 LOF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T179 LOF, 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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T179 LOF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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