MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil Leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working RB501 fitted - OK (1.1.C.1d)
Oil Leak
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
all brakes wearing/worn
both rear tyres worn
fuel filler neck starting to corrode
lower covers
sill covers
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
lower covers fitted
part worn tyres fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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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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