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T578 KGO

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,982 mi
Last recorded161,982 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 161,982 miles

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

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

damage on offside sill

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyreworn close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2012 161,982 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

damage on offside sill

offsifde front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 161,982 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 161,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 161,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear hub bushes worn causing tyre to fade from the inside.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 157,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 155,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 142,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 142,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T578 KGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T578 KGO, 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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T578 KGO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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