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V297 EGH

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,710 mi
Last recorded156,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 EGH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 156,710 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 153,395 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 20 May 2016 153,395 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working RB501 fitted - OK (1.1.C.1d)

Oil Leak

Fail 28 May 2015 147,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 147,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 142,599 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leaks

power steering belt noisey

rear pads starting to wear

slight blow from middle to backbox clamp

Fail 8 May 2014 142,599 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leaks

power steering belt noisey

rear pads starting to wear

slight blow from middle to backbox clamp

Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,741 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front discs starting to wear

fuel filler neck corroded

lower covers

Fail 10 Jun 2013 136,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front discs starting to wear

fuel filler neck corroded

lower covers

Pass 29 May 2012 129,672 miles

all brakes wearing/worn

both rear tyres worn

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,205 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing

drive/alt belt stripped

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 113,290 miles

lower covers fitted

part worn tyres fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 113,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lower covers fitted

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 105,155 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

bonnet stay held with wire

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2009 105,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

bonnet stay held with wire

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2008 95,166 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 95,166 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,557 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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V297 EGH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V297 EGH, 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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V297 EGH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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