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T209 DJO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 DJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 133,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 128,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 128,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 119,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,741 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 104,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chips on screen

front brake discs wear lip

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,981 miles

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

chip on screen

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,953 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip on screen

off side rear shock damp

rear brake pads pos look getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,104 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,070 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise chip on screen

advise lift on both front lower ball joints

advise off side rear shock leaking

Pass 17 May 2007 65,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,247 miles

advise damage to o/s/f wing

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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T209 DJO 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T209 DJO, 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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T209 DJO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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