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T493 MBC

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,154 mi
Last recorded145,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 MBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 145,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight rust on faces of rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 130,188 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel front edge pointing inwards slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2011 130,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel front edge pointing inwards slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,288 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 108,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,609 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T493 MBC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 T493 MBC, 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 T493 MBC registered?

T493 MBC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T493 MBC safe to buy?

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