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T431 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,587 miles

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

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

front discs very worn

n/s/r disc very rusty inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front discs very worn

n/s/r disc very rusty inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,223 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,417 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,044 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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T431 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T431 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 T431 SUF registered?

T431 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T431 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T431 SUF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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