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T399 SUT

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 SUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 175,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,623 miles

both headlamp lenses showing signs of wear,beam patterns just visable.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 162,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack drumstick. (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)

both headlamp lenses showing signs of wear,beam patterns just visable.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 158,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 158,271 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,174 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre is perished / cracked badly

Fail 10 Sep 2014 151,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre is perished / cracked badly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 136,394 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,995 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 121,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 114,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2010 114,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 107,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,827 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 86,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear lower arm bushes have slight play

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2006 86,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear lower arm bushes have slight play

engine oil leaks

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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T399 SUT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T399 SUT, 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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What year was T399 SUT registered?

T399 SUT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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