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T609 JKO

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 JKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,140 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,798 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,992 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,675 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,968 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,409 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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T609 JKO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T609 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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T609 JKO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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