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T491 BFE

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 126,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,094 miles

advise both rear inner brake disc faces corroded not affecting brake performance at present.

advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

advise power steering oil level low.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 114,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

advise both rear inner brake disc faces corroded not affecting brake performance at present.

advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

advise offside headlamp support bracket broken,but headlamp secure at present.

advise power steering oil level low.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,017 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 91,019 miles

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

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

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

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

advise power steering fluid low.

advise slight bind on nearside front brake

advise small cut in nearside front outer side wall not to cords.

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,019 miles

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

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

advise power steering fluid low.

advise slight bind on nearside front brake

advise small cut in nearside front outer side wall not to cords.

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,335 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread but 1.6mm on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs have surface corrosion

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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T491 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 T491 BFE, 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 T491 BFE registered?

T491 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T491 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 BFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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