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T126 KAP

1998 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus IS20086,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 KAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,533 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,983 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 52,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 52,149 miles

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

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

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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T126 KAP is a 1998 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T126 KAP, 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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What year was T126 KAP registered?

T126 KAP is a 1998 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is T126 KAP safe to buy?

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