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T422 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT422 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 147,938 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

under body dry and rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 145,946 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Oct 2015 145,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Oct 2014 142,132 miles

o/s n/s f ball joints slight leak off greese

slight play o/s inner rack joint

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2013 134,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 134,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 126,303 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,300 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 115,302 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 115,301 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,729 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 110,343 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 88,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 78,441 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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T422 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 T422 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 T422 SUF registered?

T422 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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