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T42 ELM

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 ELM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 159,588 miles

rear brake pads getiing low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front position lamp light output dim.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 142,982 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front position lamp light output dim.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 123,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 114,173 miles

under trays

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonet stay heald on with tie

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number/plate discolouring

Pass 14 Sep 2006 104,888 miles

offside middle under tray slightly insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2005 96,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 96,861 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

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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T42 ELM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T42 ELM, 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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What year was T42 ELM registered?

T42 ELM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T42 ELM safe to buy?

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