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T553 TPU

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,809 mi
Last recorded80,809 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 TPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,245 miles

n/ds/f tryre outer wall cut

Fail 22 Dec 2015 75,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front and n/s rear tyres have cuts on outer side wall

n/s front wiper blade started to separate

o/s rear boby panel damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,434 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R lamp unit has been fixed with tape

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 61,130 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

osr wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 13 May 2013 61,130 miles

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)

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

front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

osr wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 3 May 2011 56,693 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r len is slightly loose

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,682 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,682 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,250 miles

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

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 TPU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T553 TPU, 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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T553 TPU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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