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T196 SWT

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

43,740 mi
Last recorded43,740 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 SWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 41,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 40,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,586 miles

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

Front and rear suspension component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear suspension component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,855 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steal pipes to rear flexibles corroded ok point of test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steal pipes to rear flexibles corroded ok point of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,990 miles

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

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

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,485 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,206 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 18,800 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 18,800 miles

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

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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T196 SWT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 T196 SWT, 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 T196 SWT registered?

T196 SWT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T196 SWT shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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