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V226 NAL

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,558 mi
Last recorded152,558 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 NAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 152,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 141,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 133,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 125,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 91,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,387 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 67,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,106 miles

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 9 Aug 2006 41,479 miles

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

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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V226 NAL 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 V226 NAL, 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 V226 NAL registered?

V226 NAL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V226 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 NAL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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