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T552 AGJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,074 mi
Last recorded136,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 AGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 136,074 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,034 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Fail 14 Aug 2012 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake warning light on

slight dampness around pas rack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning light on

slight dampness around pas rack

Pass 13 Aug 2011 120,942 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and balding slightly

rear brake discs rusty

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin recomend have rear brakes checked immediatly

Pass 24 Jul 2010 105,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

damage to offside outer sill

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,219 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 93,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,485 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 83,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,087 miles

all wheel rims damaged

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2005 43,963 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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T552 AGJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T552 AGJ, 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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T552 AGJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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