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T748 BFX

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,953 mi
Last recorded111,953 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 BFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 108,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,982 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 81,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,029 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,853 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

trims fitted to the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,196 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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T748 BFX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T748 BFX, 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 T748 BFX registered?

T748 BFX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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