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T401 NLK

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,638 mi
Last recorded150,638 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 NLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 150,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Dec 2017 148,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 146,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,474 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 134,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 134,145 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 125,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 120,505 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,505 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 111,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,350 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 65,943 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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T401 NLK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T401 NLK, 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 T401 NLK registered?

T401 NLK is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T401 NLK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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