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L20 JPN

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,790 mi
Last recorded90,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 JPN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,790 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,884 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,099 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 60,298 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 52,497 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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L20 JPN 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 93.8%.

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 L20 JPN, 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 L20 JPN registered?

L20 JPN is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is L20 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 JPN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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