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T565 AGJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,571 mi
Last recorded69,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 AGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 69,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2025 69,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,543 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,180 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,122 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 41,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,905 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,905 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

both rear lamp units broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,924 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 30,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,714 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,692 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 20,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,188 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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T565 AGJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 T565 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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What year was T565 AGJ registered?

T565 AGJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T565 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T565 AGJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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