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T481 SUF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,577 mi
Last recorded118,577 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 108,233 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine support mounting split

front brake pads low

hand brake need adjusting

Pass 28 Jun 2008 96,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 96,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

N/S/R tyre wall cut

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 87,399 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 79,211 miles

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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T481 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 T481 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 T481 SUF registered?

T481 SUF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T481 SUF safe to buy?

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