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T496 PKJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 PKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,643 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 153,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 149,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exshaust rear tail pipe corrodded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 149,407 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exshaust rear tail pipe corrodded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,057 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 146,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,505 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 124,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,940 miles

REAR DISCS CORROADED

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,177 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on edge

offside front tyre feathering on edge

offside rear tyre split on inner wall

Fail 28 Nov 2008 78,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre feathering on edge

offside front tyre feathering on edge

offside rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,930 miles

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

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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T496 PKJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T496 PKJ, 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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T496 PKJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T496 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T496 PKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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