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T53 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 140,003 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 139,791 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 130,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit, offside rear wearing on inside edge

cut in nearside front tyre(sidewall) no cords exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 112,026 miles

surface corrosion on brake disc / slight damage o/s sill / n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Jun 2008 112,026 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on brake disc / slight damage o/s sill / n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,415 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2005 79,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PLAY IN NSF AND OSF BALL JOINTS/STONE CHIP IN WINDOWSCREEN/OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE/FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED/VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 16 Jun 2005 79,285 miles

PLAY IN NSF AND OSF BALL JOINTS/STONE CHIP IN WINDOWSCREEN/OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE/FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED/VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

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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T53 ABL 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 70%.

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 T53 ABL, 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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T53 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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