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T797 OCL

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,349 mi
Last recorded170,349 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 OCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 170,349 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 155,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

under floor covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 155,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 144,678 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 144,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 129,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,007 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,005 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,024 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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T797 OCL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T797 OCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T797 OCL registered?

T797 OCL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T797 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 OCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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