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V251 ELA

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 ELA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,551 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2014 64,071 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,562 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,368 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 53,423 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 43,259 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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V251 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V251 ELA, 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 V251 ELA registered?

V251 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V251 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 ELA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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