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T545 XCD

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rusty o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rusty o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,487 miles

all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls very close to cords

corrosion on outer sills at rear

n/sfront tyre is worn very close to legal limit

rear brake pads are low rear discs are very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,956 miles

all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls nail in o/s rear

n/s front tyre is very worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,926 miles

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

all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls nail in o/s rear

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cuts to o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,688 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,688 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,602 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 10 May 2011 73,602 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,643 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 66,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,520 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 61,520 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 55,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 55,588 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 May 2006 49,988 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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T545 XCD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T545 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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T545 XCD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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