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T230 TNB

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 TNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake dirt shields corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake dirt shields corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 108,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,869 miles

Both front headlamp lens's dull

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,036 miles

Head lamps dull

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on the sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on the sidewall

surface corrosion to the under body and around suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner wishbone bushes perished

headlights,lens dull

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,144 miles

lights dull

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

lights dull

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

sills feel weak and thin

suspension and steering joint boots perished

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,777 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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T230 TNB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T230 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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T230 TNB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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