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T524 EJH

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 EJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,873 miles

Nearside Front wing panel slight damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 135,873 miles

Nearside Front wing panel slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light on [at time of test]

engine running [VERY HOT ] during test

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

under body of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring mounting corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,224 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some areas components

powers steering rack weeping

Fail 9 Mar 2016 119,219 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some areas components

powers steering rack weeping

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,132 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,546 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,698 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 84,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,039 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 79,039 miles

Nearside 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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T524 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T524 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 T524 EJH registered?

T524 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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