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V286 ELA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,553 mi
Last recorded157,553 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 ELA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 157,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,287 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 141,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 133,579 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate is corroded through

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate is corroded through

Fail 15 Mar 2019 124,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate is corroded through

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate is corroded through

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 114,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,725 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s sill outer (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s sill outer (5.2.6)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,252 miles

Battery securing bolt missing, battery still secure.

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,252 miles

Battery securing bolt missing, battery still secure.

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,391 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,669 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,660 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,565 miles

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

o/s + n/s rear brake discs very corroded on inner faces

rear brake pads very worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 79,362 miles

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

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

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

o/s + n/s rear brake discs very corroded on inner faces

rear brake pads very worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,584 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,650 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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V286 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V286 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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V286 ELA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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