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T721 JFC

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,374 mi
Last recorded179,374 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT721 JFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 179,374 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2016 179,374 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2015 171,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 160,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 143,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake warning light blue

front headlights slightly discoloured

indicator tell tale blue

Fail 2 Aug 2013 143,730 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake warning light blue

front headlights slightly discoloured

indicator tell tale blue

Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 122,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 111,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 96,907 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 68,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 65,849 miles

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

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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T721 JFC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T721 JFC, 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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T721 JFC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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