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V197 FDV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 FDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,029 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor, under lifetable spare wheel cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper/sub frame mount area, undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly, all partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 127,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/sub frame mount, hidden by undertray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor, under lifetable spare wheel cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, multiple spots covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly, all partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 123,597 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis & subframe

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear brake pads appear low

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Undertrays fitted

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 7 May 2015 115,653 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 115,653 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 106,998 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,162 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,687 miles

clutch biting point high

noise from osr brake when spinning wheel suspect inboard hand brake shoe low but efficiencys met at time of test

osf tyre sidewall damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cords

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,969 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n.s.f. brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,560 miles

front number plate cracked

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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V197 FDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V197 FDV, 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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V197 FDV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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