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T185 HTP

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 HTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 152,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 150,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2023 150,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension and brake component corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,740 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 146,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 144,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 139,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 129,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2013 104,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,145 miles

slight lift in nearside front, lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,357 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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T185 HTP is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T185 HTP, 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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T185 HTP is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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