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T280 BFE

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,302 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 119,114 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

exhaust corroding

near side front spot lamp not working

rear no plate blemmishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,470 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 109,470 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 50,660 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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T280 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T280 BFE, 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 T280 BFE registered?

T280 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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