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T797 YDV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

249,495 mi
Last recorded249,495 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 YDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 249,495 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 242,124 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides inner & outer sill corroded & damaged

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2019 242,018 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides inner & outer sill corroded & damaged

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2017 233,914 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 233,779 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty will not illuminate when switch is applied (3.4.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

engine management light shows on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2016 220,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 220,020 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 203,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 186,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 175,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 161,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 147,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 102,434 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,739 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 YDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 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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T797 YDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 July 1999.

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