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R30 RDB

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,947 mi
Last recorded198,947 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 RDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 198,947 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2024 193,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2024 193,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2023 185,800 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 178,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 170,630 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 141,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 136,230 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 127,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 120,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 120,290 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 110,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,379 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 100,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 99,058 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 99,058 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 94,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 94,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 91,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 86,275 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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R30 RDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R30 RDB, 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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R30 RDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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