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T185 MWX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 MWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 120,423 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 120,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,990 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,614 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside front road wheel stiff to rotate, unable to fully check wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,289 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,286 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,265 miles

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 6 Aug 2007 80,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,543 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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T185 MWX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T185 MWX, 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 T185 MWX registered?

T185 MWX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T185 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 MWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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