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T362 JGT

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,584 mi
Last recorded158,584 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT362 JGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2017 158,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and traction light illuminated (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine misfiring badly (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 146,113 miles

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

both rear cv boots leaking

nearside front abs wire insecure

rear bonnet corners sticking up and sharp edges

sideskirts fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2016 145,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear cv boots leaking

nearside front abs wire insecure

rear bonnet corners sticking up and sharp edges

sideskirts fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 146,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 146,454 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 143,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Aug 2013 140,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 132,042 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers clips broken but not dangerous to other road users

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 125,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 117,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2010 117,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2009 110,677 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

customer to remove airfreshner and religious artefacts from obstructing windscreen

Pass 30 May 2008 103,666 miles

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

Wear to both & offside rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2007 95,640 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f wiper deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 30 May 2006 89,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight aim bourderline pass/fail

offside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2006 89,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight aim bourderline pass/fail

offside front wiper deteriorated

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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T362 JGT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T362 JGT, 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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T362 JGT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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