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T281 RMY

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 RMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 121,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has corrosion but outside 30 cm safety zone advice to get it repaired before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill has excessive corrosion and within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has corrosion but outside 30 cm safety zone advice to get it repaired before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake disc back plate dust covers heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 118,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on extreme inner edge,tyres pressure low and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on extreme inner edge,tyres pressure low and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,839 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2016 105,835 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,094 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,795 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,795 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,928 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,971 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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T281 RMY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T281 RMY, 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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T281 RMY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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