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S443 KRO

1998 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,284 mi
Last recorded166,284 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus IS20086,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 KRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 166,284 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust Mount Missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 166,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers Fitted

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust Mount Missing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,538 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (Cords very close to being exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (Cords very close to being exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 156,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (Cords very close to being exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (Cords very close to being exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 129,286 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 129,285 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 153,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 153,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,322 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 150,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 145,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 127,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 127,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,836 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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S443 KRO is a 1998 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 S443 KRO, 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 28 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S443 KRO is a 1998 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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