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T523 MDX

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,092 mi
Last recorded194,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 MDX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 194,092 miles

battery insecure but in a box

slight bind on near side rear brake

small crack in upper windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 191,244 miles

corrosion n/s/r outer sill

o/s/r outer sill weak

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 3 Mar 2016 191,244 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r outer sill

o/s/r outer sill weak

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 26 Feb 2015 188,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills getting weak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 188,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills getting weak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 185,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r outer sill getting weak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 182,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 182,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 180,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch slipping

n/s/r brake disc corroded on braking surface

rear silencer weak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 180,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch slipping

n/s/r brake disc corroded on braking surface

rear silencer weak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 172,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 161,660 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 149,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 137,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 122,671 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 56,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 111,522 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 111,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T523 MDX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T523 MDX, 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 T523 MDX registered?

T523 MDX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T523 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 MDX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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