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T243 TMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 TMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,866 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 145,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 136,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 136,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,159 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 113,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 113,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,842 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake juddering.

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,056 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,843 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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T243 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T243 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 T243 TMV registered?

T243 TMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T243 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 TMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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