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T56 TFG

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 TFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,943 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive early corrosion to inner cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 137,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,615 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)

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

power steering drive belt is in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2015 134,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

power steering drive belt is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,574 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes, starting to split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (BALD)

n/s/f shock-abs, damp

some rust on underside, may require attention soon

Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,227 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Jun 2012 123,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 109,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 98,778 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 88,873 miles

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

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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T56 TFG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T56 TFG, 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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T56 TFG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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