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T278 TBA

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 TBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 132,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas (5.2.3 (e))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH AND AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os: various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS : floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL FRONT AND REAR SPRING PLATFORMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 125,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 121,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm ( advise renewing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,320 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,822 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,469 miles

wheel rim damage

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,798 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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T278 TBA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T278 TBA, 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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T278 TBA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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