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T740 YDV

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,044 mi
Last recorded159,044 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 YDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 150,426 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 140,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 140,304 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 136,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills rusting under sealer

nsr hub lower bush slight play

weak pattern os headlight

Fail 20 Aug 2014 136,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills rusting under sealer

nsr hub lower bush slight play

weak pattern os headlight

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,386 miles

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

both outer sills rusting under underseal

sat nav suction mark on windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2012 128,829 miles

Both front tyres, outer sidewall slightly damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 118,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 118,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alignment check required

front tyres wearing on edges to excess

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,308 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 109,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,087 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 84,605 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 84,605 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 70,698 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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T740 YDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 T740 YDV, 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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T740 YDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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