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T475 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,809 miles

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

Offside front headlight lens faded

Play in rack mount bushes

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion on rear disc

Wipers slpit and clearance just sufficient

Pass 27 Jun 2009 103,973 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside headlight slight weak pattern

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,697 miles

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

Offside front headlamp lens slightly deterirorated and dim

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front headlamp lens slightly deterirorated and dim

Pass 14 May 2007 86,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 86,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 71,926 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 71,926 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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T475 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T475 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 T475 SUF registered?

T475 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T475 SUF safe to buy?

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