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T33 LEX

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 124,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 124,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 114,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 114,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,352 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 144,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 142,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates were changed befors submitting car for test after test finshed the owner changed the number plates back

Pass 29 May 2007 133,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 120,848 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 120,848 miles

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

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

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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T33 LEX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T33 LEX, 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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T33 LEX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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