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T897 ATL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 ATL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 87,107 miles

FLEXI FUEL CAP FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp DAMAGED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 87,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FLEXI FUEL CAP FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp DAMAGED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,551 miles

Osr lamp damaged

Both dip beam patterns weak

Flexi fuel cap fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps inop

General heavy corrosion rear suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both dip beam patterns weak

Flexi fuel cap fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps inop

General heavy corrosion rear suspension

Osr lamp damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,059 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Front and rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Rear suspension and sub frame corroded.

Signs of dampness both front shock absorbers.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,244 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 83,233 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,265 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 82,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,741 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,270 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,141 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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T897 ATL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T897 ATL, 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 T897 ATL registered?

T897 ATL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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