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H9 EWY

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,691 mi
Last recorded174,691 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 EWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 169,143 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 169,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 160,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,162 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

power steering belt requires adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2013 141,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,639 miles

n/s front tyre on minimum inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear pads look low

Pass 23 May 2011 127,724 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 11 May 2010 119,541 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on tread/sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2009 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door checkstrap u/s

Fail 27 Apr 2009 114,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door checkstrap u/s

Pass 28 Apr 2008 108,473 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 108,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,322 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 92,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H9 EWY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 H9 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H9 EWY registered?

H9 EWY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is H9 EWY safe to buy?

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