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T241 GRO

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 GRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,058 miles

Generally very rusty all over especially the rear suspension/chassis/floor/sills

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,092 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens/glass fading(starting to effect beam image)

Nearside Rear sill outer starting to corrode

Offside Front headlamp lens/glass fading (starting to effect beam image)

Offside Rear light unit mounting broken but still secure

Offside Rear sill inner starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 128,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads appear low -(Difficult to fully inspect)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has chunk of rubber missing - Tyre or wheel seems mis-shaped when rotated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 128,550 miles

Rear brake pads appear low -(Difficult to fully inspect)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has chunk of rubber missing - Tyre or wheel seems mis-shaped when rotated

Pass 8 May 2013 127,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,418 miles

front headlights slightly faded. n/s/f wishbone bush slight werar. o/s front tyre close to limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,796 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 103,023 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,071 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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T241 GRO 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 81.3%.

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 T241 GRO, 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 T241 GRO registered?

T241 GRO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T241 GRO safe to buy?

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