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T42 SHL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 SHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,059 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,258 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,722 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly split

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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T42 SHL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SHL, 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 T42 SHL registered?

T42 SHL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T42 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 SHL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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