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V225 GDY

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 GDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 62,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,297 miles

Rear Suspension component are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,741 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,919 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (2.4.G.1)

vehicle is been under seal

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,191 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,433 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,242 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,653 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 19,680 miles

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

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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V225 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 V225 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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V225 GDY is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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