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T544 XCD

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,885 mi
Last recorded103,885 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,938 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,707 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread.

small blister in near side front outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,205 miles

blue number plate lights fitted

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split/perish

both rear tyres approaching limit

headlamp lenses tinted slightly

slight lift movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight movement in both rear lower suspension rose bushes

small stone chips in windscreen

tinted windows fitted at rear

Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,156 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

evidence of slight misting of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre on limit,severly wearing unevenly and also tread starting to split

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

slight damage to o/s/f inner alloy wheel rim

slight"lift"movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

small stone chips in windscreen

tinted windows fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 150,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

evidence of slight misting of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre on limit,severly wearing unevenly and also tread starting to split

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

slight damage to o/s/f inner alloy wheel rim

slight"lift"movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

small stone chips in windscreen

tinted windows fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

both inner sills rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2011 145,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 133,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 121,827 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 121,809 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,224 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 111,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,941 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 99,519 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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T544 XCD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T544 XCD, 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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T544 XCD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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