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V249 MMV

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,249 mi
Last recorded77,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 MMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high still high after internal adjuster reset (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,175 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Nov 2021 66,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,127 miles

Offside Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,063 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread+cuts,slight play in front both bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,074 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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V249 MMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V249 MMV, 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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V249 MMV is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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