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V403 ELK

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,610 mi
Last recorded71,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 ELK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,610 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,540 miles

NSR tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 30,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V403 ELK is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V403 ELK, 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 V403 ELK registered?

V403 ELK is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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