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V231 FPN

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,369 mi
Last recorded83,369 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 81,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,721 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2020 79,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,262 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,596 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,376 miles

all tyre inner edge tread is getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,583 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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V231 FPN is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 V231 FPN, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V231 FPN registered?

V231 FPN is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V231 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 FPN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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