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T227 LAF

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 LAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,419 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 59,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,686 miles

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

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

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

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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T227 LAF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T227 LAF, 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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T227 LAF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T227 LAF safe to buy?

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