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T231 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre srarting to wear

Oil leak engine area ()

bothside number starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 93,166 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,333 miles

Both front wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,468 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 48,786 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)

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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T231 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T231 ABL, 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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T231 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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