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T217 LOF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,088 mi
Last recorded182,088 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 LOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 182,088 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2010 172,659 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2010 172,659 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2010 168,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2010 168,949 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 157,517 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 140,654 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2007 77,272 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 113,167 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 113,118 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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T217 LOF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T217 LOF, 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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T217 LOF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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