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T466 BJF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT466 BJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 106,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,451 miles

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

offside front shock absorber damp borderline

rear suspension arms corroding

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,214 miles

Condition of exhaust

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,093 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,712 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to exhaust

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,357 miles

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r tyre outter wall damage

security of underbody pan

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 95,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,625 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,625 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 90,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,283 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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T466 BJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T466 BJF, 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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T466 BJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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