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T505 PKJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,259 mi
Last recorded114,259 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 PKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,259 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,530 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,216 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 69,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,525 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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T505 PKJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T505 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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T505 PKJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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