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T126 BRS

1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto95,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 BRS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 62,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 62,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2006 72,587 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 72,587 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 64,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 64,574 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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T126 BRS is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,641 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T126 BRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T126 BRS registered?

T126 BRS is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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