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T224 VGP

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,336 mi
Last recorded167,336 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 VGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 167,336 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

general corrosion underside of vechicle

headlights misted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 165,097 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)

general corrosion in underside of vechicle

headlights misted

slight binding in front o/s tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 160,995 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 157,224 miles

headlight reflectors worn

slight binding o/s front brake

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 May 2014 153,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,457 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 144,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 119,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 106,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,533 miles

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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T224 VGP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 T224 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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What year was T224 VGP registered?

T224 VGP is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 August 1999.

Is T224 VGP safe to buy?

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