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V167 KGX

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 KGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 116,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,389 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips n/s & drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips n/s & drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers partly blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,775 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 100,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,919 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,522 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,959 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,630 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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V167 KGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V167 KGX, 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 V167 KGX registered?

V167 KGX is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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