Lexus IS200 - 1999
314.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1999 is 349.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 1999.
Sample size: 272 cars, 530 tests and 1,664 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 272 cars
The 1999 Lexus IS200 has an overall defect rate of 314 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 9% lower than the average for cars of the same year, indicating a relatively better performance. Notably, the IS200 excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, with significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it shows a higher incidence of issues related to lights and electrics, where its defect rate exceeds the average by 23%. Mileage trends reveal that as the mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the highest mileage category, which is common across many vehicles. Overall, the Lexus IS200 demonstrates strengths in critical safety areas while facing some challenges in electrical components.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 272 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 29.4% better
108.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 153.4 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 69.5% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 3.4% better
25.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 24.5% worse
90.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 73.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 13.0% worse
301.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.9 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 37.4% better
47.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 58.9% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 33.3% better
37.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 56.5 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 124
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 61
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 8