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T255 PTG

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,957 mi
Last recorded156,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 PTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 156,957 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 156,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 150,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 150,654 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 143,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 137,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,699 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 130,504 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear suspension unit

front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/f brake backplate damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 130,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear suspension unit

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r subframe mounting washer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 113,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,248 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 100,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight movement steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 65,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 65,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T255 PTG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T255 PTG, 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 T255 PTG registered?

T255 PTG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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