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T304 TVM

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 TVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,372 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 124,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 116,235 miles

nearside headlight deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

offside headlight deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

Fail 24 Nov 2018 116,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))

nearside headlight deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

offside headlight deteriorated but light output not severely reduced

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,647 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 31 Jan 2014 60,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,762 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 17 Dec 2010 61,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,184 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a couple of cuts due to kerbing, none of which are deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,962 miles

damage on rear tyre,offside,not down to chord

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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T304 TVM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T304 TVM, 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 T304 TVM registered?

T304 TVM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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