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T36 VVW

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,063 mi
Last recorded152,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 VVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 152,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,044 miles

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

Rear subframe mounting areas showing signs of corosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 146,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe mounting areas showing signs of corosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,039 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 130,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT CAME ON AND TEMP GAUGE REACHED RED AREA FAN NOT COMING ON ADVISE CHECK OUT BEFORE DRIVING

Pass 11 Jun 2012 125,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 121,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,328 miles

front tyres starting to wear on insides

o/s/r outer upper brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2009 110,327 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on insides

o/s/r outer upper brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,218 miles

o/s/f washer spray partialy blocked

Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,049 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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T36 VVW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T36 VVW, 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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T36 VVW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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