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T227 TMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 TMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 122,015 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2015 122,015 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 May 2014 118,813 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 114,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 114,137 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 103,086 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 103,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,997 miles

TRC off light flashing

brake fluid low

engine and underbody covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cut to outside tyre wall not exposed to cords

slight movement at top of steering

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

TRC off light flashing

brake fluid low

engine and underbody covers fitted

engine light on

nearside front tyre cut to outside tyre wall not exposed to cords

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cut to outside tyre wall not exposed to cords

offside front brake pads look low

slight movement at top of steering

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 13 May 2010 74,709 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing

under tray damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 74,709 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing

under tray damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 61,413 miles

Front tyres wearing low on the inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,727 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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T227 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T227 TMV, 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 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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