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T456 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 60,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,869 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,251 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,650 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,901 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,047 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,850 miles

Front fog lights not working, steering rack damp, rear subframe front mounts slight corrosion

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,847 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)

Front fog lights not working, steering rack damp, rear subframe front mounts slight corrosion

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,011 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,011 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,060 miles

under tray loose.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,060 miles

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

under tray loose.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,196 miles

nail in tyre

under trays fitted

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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T456 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T456 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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T456 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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