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V796 ELH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 ELH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2015 151,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothside (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak bothside (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear bumper insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 128,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 122,879 miles

near side front shock slight leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 108,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 99,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,597 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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V796 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V796 ELH, 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 V796 ELH registered?

V796 ELH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V796 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V796 ELH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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