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T396 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 144,667 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 144,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,085 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded at rear.

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar d bushes perished.

rust corrosion on inner sills from front to rear on n/s and o/s.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 125,084 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded at rear.

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar d bushes perished.

rust corrosion on inner sills from front to rear on n/s and o/s.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 114,348 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,570 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 100,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,874 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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T396 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T396 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T396 SUF registered?

T396 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T396 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 SUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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