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SAZ 3005

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 3005
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 157,324 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 156,865 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 155,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 150,238 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,009 miles

Power steering fluid close to minimum level

Rear axle subframe rubber bushes slightly worn

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 146,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 144,822 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 144,822 miles

Centre Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 139,593 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 12 Dec 2011 132,476 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 124,935 miles

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

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

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 124,935 miles

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

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 117,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 110,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,568 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW O/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,937 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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SAZ 3005 is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SAZ 3005, 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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SAZ 3005 is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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