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T520 EJH

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 EJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,574 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2021 149,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 147,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 147,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,865 miles

Both rear outer sills rusting

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Rear axle beam rusting

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 134,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Both rear outer sills rusting

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Rear axle beam rusting

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,621 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear footbrake efforts low and just legal

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,417 miles

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

both front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,008 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,987 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,376 miles

Foot brake seems to have a little more travel than it should have?

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

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

corossion on rear forward subframe mounts

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,956 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

slight underbody corrosion in places

Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,008 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake fluid low level warning light on [brakes condition/fluid levels etc tested ok]

front and rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

Fail 3 Apr 2010 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake fluid low level warning light on [brakes condition/fluid levels etc tested ok]

front and rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

Pass 4 Apr 2009 93,380 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,828 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2008 87,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,558 miles

O/s & n/s rear tyres on limit

Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,558 miles

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

O/s & n/s rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2006 60,267 miles

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)

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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T520 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T520 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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T520 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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