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Lexus IS200

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T97 ALMMOT history

T97 ALM is a blue petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
128,450 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 ALM was last recorded at 128,450 miles on 24 Dec 2022, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,446 miles · 21 May 2020
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
5,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,450 miles
  • 2020 – 124,446 miles
  • 2019 – 120,125 miles
  • 2017 – 111,035 miles
  • 2016 – 98,312 miles
  • 2015 – 91,771 miles
  • 2014 – 86,702 miles
  • 2013 – 78,701 miles
  • 2012 – 72,047 miles
  • 2011 – 63,930 miles
  • 2010 – 57,482 miles
  • 2009 – 49,049 miles
  • 2008 – 41,595 miles
  • 2007 – 36,350 miles
  • 2006 – 30,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front TYRE slight lump outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    516896981885
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail128,450 miles (+4,004)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    248350711162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    649105344239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,443 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,443 miles
    Test number
    464764237827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass120,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,125 miles
    Test number
    515033219458
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Fail120,121 miles (+9,086)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    618127810242
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  7. Pass111,035 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    593262829020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE slight lump outer side wall

  8. Fail111,032 miles (+12,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    893837370965
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE slight lump outer side wall

  9. Pass98,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    508625635103
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail98,312 miles (+6,541)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    159809061452
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass91,771 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    117502315100
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail91,764 miles (+5,062)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    825117605153
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,702 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    858240524178
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail86,699 miles (+7,998)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    465800224140
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass78,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,701 miles
    Test number
    806758023139
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail78,701 miles (+6,654)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,701 miles
    Test number
    717578023109
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass72,047 miles (+8,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    145102832136
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,930 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    808290031160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,882 miles (+6,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    588856121189
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass57,482 miles (+8,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    460224730147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass49,049 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    182917429180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,595 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    890650638177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,350 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    942580837189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    334036636158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 ALM

Does T97 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 ALM expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 ALM?
The MOT on T97 ALM expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 ALM done?
T97 ALM was recorded at 128,450 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2022, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
Has T97 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 ALM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T97 ALM 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 T97 ALM find?
T97 ALM passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front.

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