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A16 FRX

1996 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests44 (36 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

36 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 109,030 miles

General corrosion to underbody, subframe and suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 30 May 2025 98,305 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 98,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 107,194 miles

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2024 105,088 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 102,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,481 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer/inner sills and front/rear floor area

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,918 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,228 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,123 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2018 96,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,003 miles

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inbetween tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,032 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,563 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front wiper has a slight smear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both brakes have a slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts around edges but not showing cords.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,046 miles

slight corrosion to offside & nearside front floor & chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,959 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,726 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 18 Jun 2011 119,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,149 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,182 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 73,939 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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A16 FRX is a 1996 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A16 FRX, 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 30 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 FRX is a 1996 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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