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T234 TMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 TMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 156,134 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 156,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 135,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 135,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 123,305 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,443 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2008 115,443 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge offside rear tyre slight on 1.6mm limit & damage on sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2006 108,023 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 108,023 miles

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

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

o/s/r shockabsorber damp.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 101,135 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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T234 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T234 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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What year was T234 TMV registered?

T234 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T234 TMV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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