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T398 ELO

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 ELO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,722 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 141,722 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 139,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 138,370 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Apr 2021 138,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 138,956 miles

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2018 126,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2017 117,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 107,546 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,373 miles

handbrake travel engine cover utray cover inner joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,119 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,604 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 66,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 66,285 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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T398 ELO is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T398 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T398 ELO is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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