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T186 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,716 mi
Last recorded184,716 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 184,716 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 182,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 177,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 177,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 175,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 170,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 158,223 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion under car

Pass 28 Aug 2012 154,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall splitting

Fail 28 Aug 2012 154,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Aug 2011 150,500 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2010 145,896 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 141,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 133,099 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 133,099 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres 2mm

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged advise replace

movement in steering rack mounts

rear discs corroded

rear pads look worn

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 125,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 118,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 102,368 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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T186 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T186 ABL, 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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T186 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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