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T181 ABL

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 156,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 156,260 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 143,184 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low and bald on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn low and bald on inside edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 132,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 121,657 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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T181 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 104,248 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T181 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T181 ABL registered?

T181 ABL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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