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T459 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 158,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 4 Jan 2012 158,623 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 8 Jan 2011 146,351 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,438 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 118,033 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 94,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 84,860 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 84,856 miles

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

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

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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T459 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 T459 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 T459 SUF registered?

T459 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T459 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T459 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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