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T240 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 152,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 152,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 143,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 135,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 132,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 122,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,909 miles

steering rack damp on the nearside

Fail 4 Oct 2010 109,903 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack damp on the nearside

Pass 19 Sep 2009 100,064 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 100,059 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 89,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres very close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,282 miles

Front tyres worn on edges. Oil on steering rack. N/s/f shocker damp. Brake discs worn.

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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T240 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T240 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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T240 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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