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V189 GJB

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,567 mi
Last recorded192,567 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 GJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 192,567 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 192,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2025 190,843 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 190,807 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 190,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 188,171 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 188,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 186,048 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 186,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 162,175 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 153,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 153,435 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 147,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 146,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s headlight faded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal leaking at rear diff.

O/S/F Fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 132,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are app. 75% worn

n/s/f sidelight bulb is dim

o/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2010 132,020 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are app. 75% worn

n/s/f sidelight bulb is dim

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder,wering on outer shoulder and has a nail in the tread

o/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2009 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 112,422 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 104,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,929 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 31 Jul 2006 100,929 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2005 91,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 90,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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V189 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V189 GJB, 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 V189 GJB registered?

V189 GJB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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