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T798 PBU

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,131 mi
Last recorded125,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 PBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,131 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,851 miles

some damage to n/s lower windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some damage to n/s lower windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,731 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,653 miles

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

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

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

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,653 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)

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,535 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,532 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 67,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,360 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,754 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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T798 PBU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T798 PBU, 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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T798 PBU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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