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T209 DKX

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 DKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 128,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 128,121 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,868 miles

both rear tyres sidewall damage

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 122,868 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall damage

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 117,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sisewall

Pass 19 May 2016 111,877 miles

all four alloy wheels damaged

Pass 19 May 2015 105,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,977 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp bulb inop

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre small damage too side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,925 miles

Coolant leak

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,925 miles

Coolant leak

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

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 95,781 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,781 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,672 miles

SMALL CUT ON N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,750 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,905 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 80,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 12 Jun 2007 74,086 miles

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

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

o/s wiper bklade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,114 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension bottom ball joints have slight lift

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 DKX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKX, 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 T209 DKX registered?

T209 DKX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T209 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T209 DKX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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