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T228 TMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 TMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,666 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,659 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,615 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE FAULT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,942 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre has excessive wear inner edge

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

third stop light dose not work

Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre has excessive wear inner edge

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

third stop light dose not work

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet damage

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet damage

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,114 miles

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

front screen cracked, not in field of vision

Fail 11 Jul 2015 79,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,752 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,737 miles

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

slight play in both side rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,572 miles

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

small crackes in n/s/r tyre

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,508 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

small crackes in n/s/r tyre

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,359 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 53,357 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2008 49,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slight perish

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,407 miles

steering rack mounting bush very slight play

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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T228 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T228 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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T228 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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