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S830 UTD

1999 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,754 mi
Last recorded169,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 UTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 169,754 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 169,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 168,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 168,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Apr 2023 168,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 166,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 152,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 143,652 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,306 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 111,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,857 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Apr 2007 104,857 miles

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

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,787 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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S830 UTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S830 UTD, 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 S830 UTD registered?

S830 UTD is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S830 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S830 UTD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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