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T291 BEG

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,502 mi
Last recorded155,502 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 BEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outersill corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust resonance

front and rear wheels protruding wheel arches

previous repairs and underseal

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 137,822 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 137,822 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,696 miles

power steering rack damp

some areas under vehicle have surface rust

Fail 29 Oct 2013 127,696 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

power steering rack damp

some areas under vehicle have surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2012 122,129 miles

corrosion to nearside rear boot flooring close to subframe mounting

nearside rear brake pads secure but some movement in brake pad carrier

offside front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

some handbrake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,787 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Exhaust corroded in places

Some pitting to o/s/r disc

Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,412 miles

Damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim - on limit!

Exhaust corroded in places

Light corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Light corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

o/s/r disc has light corrosion

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Fail 13 Nov 2010 115,382 miles

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

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

Damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim - on limit!

Exhaust corroded in places

Light corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Light corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

o/s/r disc has light corrosion

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,966 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Fail 28 Oct 2009 111,903 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 102,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,075 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 59,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 59,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T291 BEG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T291 BEG, 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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T291 BEG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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