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Lexus IS200

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T398 ELOMOT history

T398 ELO is a black petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2024
Mileage
141,722 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 ELO was last recorded at 141,722 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2011: 20,430 miles, lower than 82,266 miles on 5 Nov 2010.
  • 3 Apr 2021: 138,370 miles, lower than 138,956 miles on 4 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,406 miles · 2 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,722 miles
  • 2022 – 139,406 miles
  • 2021 – 138,370 miles
  • 2020 – 138,956 miles
  • 2018 – 126,084 miles
  • 2017 – 117,339 miles
  • 2016 – 107,546 miles
  • 2015 – 95,373 miles
  • 2014 – 85,570 miles
  • 2013 – 85,119 miles
  • 2012 – 84,521 miles
  • 2011 – 20,430 miles
  • 2010 – 82,266 miles
  • 2009 – 79,599 miles
  • 2008 – 78,604 miles
  • 2007 – 77,430 miles
  • 2006 – 66,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    115058338877
    • AdvisoryENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail141,722 miles (+2,316)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    440689807439
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass139,406 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,406 miles
    Test number
    172818594104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass138,370 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,370 miles
    Test number
    929546172571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  5. Fail138,370 miles (-586)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,370 miles
    Test number
    439796956815
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  6. Pass138,956 miles (+12,872)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,956 miles
    Test number
    839940845909
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass126,084 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    473386597514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,339 miles (+9,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    851817478449
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass107,546 miles (+12,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,546 miles
    Test number
    810139538000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass95,373 miles (+9,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    849382123237
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel engine cover utray cover inner joints

  11. Pass85,570 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    899506184257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass85,119 miles (+598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    278616913362
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,521 miles (+64,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,521 miles
    Test number
    338711112346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass20,430 miles (-61,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,430 miles
    Test number
    768947891289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,266 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    843639500381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

  16. Pass82,266 miles (+2,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    942719100380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

  17. Pass79,599 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    882745819349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,604 miles (+1,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    463666018446
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,cracking on inner sidewall.

  19. Pass77,430 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    473927517391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    374552957074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,384 miles (+6,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    110350757007
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Fail66,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    162095936010
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass66,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    552965536037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 ELO

Does T398 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 ELO expired on 2 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 ELO?
The MOT on T398 ELO expired on 2 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 ELO done?
T398 ELO was recorded at 141,722 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has T398 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 ELO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T398 ELO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T398 ELO find?
T398 ELO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: engine/under tray fitted obscuring components; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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