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V209 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer and inner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,735 miles

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

front tyres damaged sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine pans

repairs to both outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine pans

repairs to both outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,480 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,216 miles

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

Rear suspension components slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,629 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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V209 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V209 GDY, 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 V209 GDY registered?

V209 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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