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T558 LLH

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,725 mi
Last recorded150,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 LLH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 150,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 127,007 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 126,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 122,915 miles

(1.2.4b)the driving dipped beam headlamps images are starting to deteriorate,but are not seriously affecting light output,which may require remadial action

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.7A)the performance test of the rear service and parking brake indicates that service may be required as they are becoming noisy

(4.1.D.1)the nearside and offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Jan 2008 122,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

(1.2.4b)the driving dipped beam headlamps images are starting to deteriorate,but are not seriously affecting light output,which may require remadial action

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.7A)the performance test of the rear service and parking brake indicates that service may be required as they are becoming noisy

(4.1.D.1)the nearside and offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2007 118,431 miles

Based on visual inspection not experiencing this type of design previously,the brake calipers rear castings appear to use on pin and retainer to hold pads in position only

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)

The rear service brake rate of increase approximately 50 Kgf indifference under load,recommed servicing

The type of brake pedal pad (sparco) is a smooth pedal pad designed with holes from manufacturer,as to weather any additional antifriction material should be present is not known at time of test.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 111,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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T558 LLH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T558 LLH, 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 T558 LLH registered?

T558 LLH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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