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T441 TVM

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,162 mi
Last recorded136,162 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT441 TVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,162 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,695 miles

osr axle mounting point area quite badly corroded.os sill corroding at rear.

rattle on exhaust [front pipe heat shields?]rear pipe corroded/blowing slightly.

slight play in osr suspension.

squeak creak on steering/suspension.os washer poor operation.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cam belt overdue if not previously changed

osr axle mounting point area quite badly corroded.os sill corroding at rear.

rattle on exhaust [front pipe heat shields?].rear pipe corroded/blowing slightly.

slight play in osr suspension.nsf brake binding.

squeak/creak om steering/suspension.os washer poor operation.power steering belt cracked.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,644 miles

exhaust rear section holed/blowing slightly.

nsf tyre worn more/bald on inner edge! osf wearing more on inner edge! nsr worn to 2mm!

osr brake disc deteriorating on inner surface.

steering belt cracked.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,911 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 86,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut nsf tyre wall. osf tyre worn more on inner edge!

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,872 miles

small cut nsf tyre wall. osf tyre worn more on inner edge!

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,925 miles

power steering belt cracked.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 78,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering drive belt badly cracked.front pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,789 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,459 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 64,459 miles

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

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

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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T441 TVM 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 T441 TVM, 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 T441 TVM registered?

T441 TVM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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