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T542 LRP

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,435 mi
Last recorded142,435 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 LRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 142,435 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 140,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 138,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 138,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 134,040 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 127,945 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 127,945 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 124,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 119,850 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 114,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre inner wall deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2010 107,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2009 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,769 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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T542 LRP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T542 LRP, 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 T542 LRP registered?

T542 LRP is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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