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T204 VGP

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,466 mi
Last recorded154,466 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 VGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front has a nail

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front has a nail

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 117,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,605 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 111,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 83,663 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,855 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cut in outer wall

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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T204 VGP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T204 VGP, 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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T204 VGP is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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