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T297 OKY

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,216 mi
Last recorded167,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 OKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 167,216 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 156,414 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 156,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 132,570 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 132,570 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,040 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,248 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,248 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 86,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,960 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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T297 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T297 OKY, 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 T297 OKY registered?

T297 OKY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T297 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 OKY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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