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T217 TNB

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,283 mi
Last recorded92,283 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 TNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 92,283 miles

both headlights deteriorated

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,792 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,780 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

under trays and engine covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,692 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly split

General surface corrosion of suspension and underbody

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly split

General surface corrosion of suspension and underbody

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre treads close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,547 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,344 miles

rear brake imbalance poor

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,314 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,193 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,978 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,977 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 TNB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TNB, 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 TNB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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