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T516 SEF

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 SEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,876 miles

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/R ANTI RATTLE FOR BRAKES IS CORROED AND DAMAGED

Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,876 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/R ANTI RATTLE FOR BRAKES IS CORROED AND DAMAGED

Pass 17 Dec 2016 124,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2016 124,100 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,427 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,051 miles

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

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 91,792 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 88,155 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,001 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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T516 SEF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T516 SEF, 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 T516 SEF registered?

T516 SEF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T516 SEF safe to buy?

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