CarVerify

Free Car Check

T42 MNF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 MNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,783 miles

Both front head lamps dull

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear back plates corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front head lamps dull

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear back plates corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,564 miles

o/s & n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,564 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,718 miles

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,717 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs inner braking faces scored corroding and pitting

rear brake pads look low

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,113 miles

front brake discs slightly worn liped

o/s head lamp aim too high (adjusted)

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded (cleaned and greased)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,221 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,599 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T42 MNF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T42 MNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T42 MNF?

You can check the full history of T42 MNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T42 MNF registered?

T42 MNF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T42 MNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 MNF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T42 MNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T42 MNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.