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T85 LKG

1999 Lexus IS200 SE

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200 SE104,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 LKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 157,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 148,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 148,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 139,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 133,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 127,383 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,819 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 117,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,230 miles

f/n/s tyre worn

rear brake discs corroded

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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T85 LKG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T85 LKG, 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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T85 LKG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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