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V558 ECL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 ECL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 151,499 miles

both front wheel bearing noisey

both head light slite faddingin plastic

both rear tyre low on tread

both sill has been welded and filler put over the top

fuel filler neck has glass fiber repair

o/s/f shocker weaping

Fail 22 Dec 2018 151,482 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 151,455 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,432 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 139,432 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,120 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 130,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,049 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 122,773 miles

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

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

all discs inner faces corroded

front exhaust slight blow

Fail 9 Nov 2013 116,720 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

OS headlamp beam image dull & lense cracked.

OSF brake disc inner face corroded.

OSF shock absorber leaking.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 116,720 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

OS headlamp beam image dull & lense cracked.

OSF brake disc inner face corroded.

OSF shock absorber leaking.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 81,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,473 miles

rear brake discs

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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V558 ECL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V558 ECL, 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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V558 ECL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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