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T448 NLE

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 NLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,355 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,295 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 36,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,404 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,799 miles

both front tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,415 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 9,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,878 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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T448 NLE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T448 NLE, 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 T448 NLE registered?

T448 NLE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T448 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T448 NLE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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