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T553 KDM

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,912 mi
Last recorded158,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 KDM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 158,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 149,983 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 149,983 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,966 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 131,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 127,213 miles

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

o-s-f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 123,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 118,827 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 114,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 114,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 104,360 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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T553 KDM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T553 KDM, 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 T553 KDM registered?

T553 KDM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T553 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T553 KDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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