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T712 BFE

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,622 mi
Last recorded163,622 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 163,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 144,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 140,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 139,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 139,243 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,213 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,640 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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T712 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T712 BFE, 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 T712 BFE registered?

T712 BFE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T712 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T712 BFE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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