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V189 ELH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 ELH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,327 miles

N/S/R tyre inner side wall splitting

Fail 18 Jun 2010 102,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 93,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 57,467 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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V189 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V189 ELH, 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 V189 ELH registered?

V189 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V189 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 ELH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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