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T659 KBJ

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 KBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 122,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 116,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 107,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,977 miles

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

slight judder from front disc

Pass 5 Sep 2009 89,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,460 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,587 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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T659 KBJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T659 KBJ, 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 T659 KBJ registered?

T659 KBJ is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 1999.

Is T659 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T659 KBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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