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Lexus IS200

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T281 RMYMOT history

T281 RMY is a green petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
121,309 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 RMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 RMY was last recorded at 121,309 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,272 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,309 miles
  • 2022 – 119,727 miles
  • 2021 – 118,207 miles
  • 2019 – 112,733 miles
  • 2017 – 109,513 miles
  • 2016 – 105,839 miles
  • 2015 – 96,691 miles
  • 2014 – 91,181 miles
  • 2013 – 88,175 miles
  • 2012 – 83,893 miles
  • 2011 – 78,125 miles
  • 2010 – 72,350 miles
  • 2009 – 65,094 miles
  • 2008 – 58,795 miles
  • 2007 – 50,928 miles
  • 2006 – 43,785 miles
  • 2005 – 36,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has corrosion but outside 30 cm safety zone advice to get it repaired before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both front tyres wearing outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,309 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,309 miles
    Test number
    100147737138
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has corrosion but outside 30 cm safety zone advice to get it repaired before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail121,272 miles (+1,545)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,272 miles
    Test number
    142264943287
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill has excessive corrosion and within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has corrosion but outside 30 cm safety zone advice to get it repaired before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,727 miles (+1,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    603484388383
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plate dust covers heavily corroded and in poor condition
  4. Pass118,207 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,207 miles
    Test number
    706075661064
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Fail118,162 miles (+5,429)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    158632962576
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass112,733 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    846361843818
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on extreme inner edge,tyres pressure low and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Fail112,732 miles (+3,219)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    585485076866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on extreme inner edge,tyres pressure low and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass109,513 miles (+3,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    815484119100
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass105,839 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,839 miles
    Test number
    989646493574
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
  10. Fail105,835 miles (+9,144)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    536140562639
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
  11. Pass96,691 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,691 miles
    Test number
    467372993156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,181 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,181 miles
    Test number
    415092444407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,175 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    486485353318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass83,893 miles (+5,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    367029712377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass78,125 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,125 miles
    Test number
    328613211315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,350 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,350 miles
    Test number
    471156520300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,094 miles (+6,299)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    660325619307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on outer edges
  18. Pass58,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    230234928395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,795 miles (+7,867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    151674828330
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on edges
  20. Pass50,928 miles (+7,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    720915827319
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges
  21. Pass43,785 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    874612316367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    221100925329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 RMY

Does T281 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 RMY expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 RMY?
The MOT on T281 RMY expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 RMY done?
T281 RMY was recorded at 121,309 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has T281 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 RMY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 RMY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T281 RMY find?
T281 RMY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking, and 2 more.

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