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T608 JKO

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

177,050 mi
Last recorded177,050 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 JKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 177,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 173,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 170,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre small screw in the tread ()

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer entry pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 155,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,586 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 8 Aug 2016 139,264 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,620 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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T608 JKO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T608 JKO, 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 T608 JKO registered?

T608 JKO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T608 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 JKO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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