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T36 YAL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 YAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 91,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothsides (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 83,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothsides (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,839 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

engine management light illuminated

traction control illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 73,164 miles

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

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

front brake discs corroded on inside

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,164 miles

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

front brake discs corroded on inside

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,638 miles

large dent in offside rear of roof

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,914 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,132 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,132 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,877 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 YAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T36 YAL, 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 YAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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