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V124 LCV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 LCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake / brake warning light on

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

n/s/r inner and outer sill heavy corrosion

o/s/r inner and outer sill heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake / brake warning light on

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

n/s/r inner and outer sill heavy corrosion

o/s/r inner and outer sill heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,911 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake / brake warning light on

Multiple suspension components corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple suspension components have surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,195 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,558 miles

offside headlamp beam image is poor

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,558 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp beam image is poor

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,852 miles

offside rear tyre is poorly cracked (in the treads)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,426 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,805 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming poor

offside front fog lamp not working

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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V124 LCV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V124 LCV, 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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V124 LCV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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