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R20 DEE

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,372 mi
Last recorded87,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DEE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 85,775 miles

light corrosion underside

Pass 15 May 2024 84,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 82,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 79,492 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension component has corrosion

n/s and o/s lower sill has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 77,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 74,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small tear to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,557 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,651 miles

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

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

nearside rack boot is damp

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,101 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,001 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,011 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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R20 DEE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R20 DEE, 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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R20 DEE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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