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V202 ELF

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 ELF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,700 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard rear silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and outer sill area showing a previous welded repair with sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2018 127,700 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard rear silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and outer sill area showing a previous welded repair with sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,135 miles

Engine Management Light On

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 101,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,492 miles

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

advice rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,490 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

advice rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,156 miles

ADVICE BRAKE FLUID LOW IN RESIVOR.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,535 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,130 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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V202 ELF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V202 ELF, 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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V202 ELF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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