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T498 EJH

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 EJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,017 miles

light corrosion n/s o/s rear suspension

rear brake pads underhalfway

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 121,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 109,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 101,627 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 101,627 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 94,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 86,033 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 86,033 miles

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

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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T498 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T498 EJH, 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 T498 EJH registered?

T498 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T498 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 EJH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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