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T418 NLE

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,628 mi
Last recorded172,628 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 NLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 172,628 miles

EML illuminated

both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes poor condition

front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

nearside rear and both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

oil leak

steering rack support bushes poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 154,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 159,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front side windows tinted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 159,038 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front side windows tinted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 148,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 148,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 143,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,206 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 138,202 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,408 miles

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

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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T418 NLE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T418 NLE, 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 T418 NLE registered?

T418 NLE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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