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V206 ELL

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 ELL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,661 miles

O/s/f tyre bauld on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 116,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

O/s/f tyre bauld on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,784 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 102,850 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 90,911 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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V206 ELL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V206 ELL, 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 V206 ELL registered?

V206 ELL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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