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V198 ELH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 ELH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,649 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 43,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,260 miles

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

off side front tyre inner edge deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,522 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,628 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,766 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,173 miles

Front brakes pads close to legal limit.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,963 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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V198 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V198 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 V198 ELH registered?

V198 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V198 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 ELH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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