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T479 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,682 mi
Last recorded131,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 131,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to subframe mounts and mounting areas

rear inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,470 miles

Engine and floor under trays fitted

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured FRONTS both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 120,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine and floor under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured FRONTS both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD NEAR LIMIT, inner sidewall has splitting (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,853 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2015 105,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 99,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,152 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,132 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf and osf lower ball joints both have lift

Pass 18 May 2007 75,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,818 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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T479 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T479 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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T479 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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