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T535 RMX

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 RMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 125,395 miles

several suspension components, and areas of rear subframe rusting

Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,385 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near side lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect off side lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side sill area (5.2.6)

several suspension components, and areas of rear subframe rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,303 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,990 miles

beam patterns poor

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Apr 2016 117,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

beam patterns poor

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,371 miles

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

osr tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 112,371 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal travel could be better

osr tyre cracked and perished

slight bind to nsf

Pass 19 Apr 2014 104,156 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

offside rear tyre perished

rear pads getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2014 103,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

offside rear tyre perished

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,802 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low 0n inside edge 2.rear brake discs starting to corrode 3.hand brake travel on limit

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

puncher repairs in N/S/R tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,090 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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T535 RMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T535 RMX, 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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T535 RMX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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