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SAN 7W

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 7W
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 137,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 137,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 128,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,168 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,737 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,488 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 116,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 113,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 109,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 106,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,597 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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SAN 7W is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SAN 7W, 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 SAN 7W registered?

SAN 7W is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is SAN 7W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 7W shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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