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T490 TCF

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,365 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,961 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 74,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 52,761 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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T490 TCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T490 TCF, 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 T490 TCF registered?

T490 TCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T490 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 TCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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