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T231 TMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,080 mi
Last recorded166,080 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 162,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TRC light on with engine light seperate stability light fitted

corrosion out of prescribed area

eml light on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 162,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TRC light on with engine light seperate stability light fitted

corrosion out of prescribed area

eml light on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 158,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2013 158,359 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 154,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 151,553 miles

damage to n/s rear light lense

engine management light on

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Oct 2010 147,607 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 147,600 miles

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

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

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 138,304 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2009 138,081 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 130,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 130,661 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 122,044 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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 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 T231 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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T231 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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