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T49 ELM

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,895 mi
Last recorded63,895 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 ELM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,975 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,611 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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T49 ELM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T49 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 T49 ELM registered?

T49 ELM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T49 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T49 ELM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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