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T428 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,389 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear suspension components corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,389 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear suspension components corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,298 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,490 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,763 miles

both front tyres 2/3 mm

front brake pads getting low

front number plate deteriorating

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s washer jet weak

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner edge

suspect rear pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,350 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 35,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 33,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,983 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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T428 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T428 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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T428 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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