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T531 EJH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,285 mi
Last recorded172,285 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 EJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 172,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 160,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 154,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 144,989 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 133,309 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 132,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 123,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 123,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,078 miles

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

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

tyre wall damaged o.s/f and tyre worn inner edge tyre wall small cut n/s/r

Fail 6 Aug 2009 118,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

tyre wall damaged o.s/f and tyre worn inner edge tyre wall small cut n/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2008 129,474 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside rear and offside rear windo tinped

offside front steering arm slight play

rear windo tinped

Fail 14 Nov 2008 129,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside rear and offside rear windo tinped

offside front steering arm slight play

rear windo tinped

Pass 15 Nov 2007 112,912 miles

n/s/r,o/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f,rear/class dark sticker

near/side/mirrpr damage

Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 93,889 miles

front pads low † †oil leak on engine † †o/s/front wing damage

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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T531 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T531 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 T531 EJH registered?

T531 EJH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 July 1999.

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