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T420 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,790 mi
Last recorded176,790 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 176,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 176,787 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 162,823 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 162,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 146,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,583 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 93,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,223 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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T420 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T420 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.

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What year was T420 SUF registered?

T420 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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