MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust corroded
handbrake travel slightly high
nearside front headlamp braket fractured
offside front wheel has slight bind
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust corroded
handbrake travel slightly high
nearside front headlamp braket fractured
offside front wheel has slight bind
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
offside front foglamp not working
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged (cord not exposed though)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged (cord not exposed though)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre has a deep cut just passed but i would advise replacing.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs slightly worn and have some corrosion
offside front tyre worn on edge
o/s number plate lamp required tap to work
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s number plate lamp required tap to work
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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V257 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V257 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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V257 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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