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V256 FAW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,908 mi
Last recorded140,908 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 FAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded including rear diff, rear subframe, rear lower arms and coil springs

Fail 6 Feb 2026 140,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded including rear diff, rear subframe, rear lower arms and coil springs

Pass 7 May 2024 140,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2023 133,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 121,959 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 121,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 111,647 miles

Front front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 100,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,711 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 78,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 71,241 miles

Bubbling to paintwork o/s/r sill

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

Front headlights cloudy

Front number plate lettering deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak around steering rack

fuel filler metal pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2016 57,387 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front fog lamps in-op.

Fail 24 May 2016 57,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front fog lamps in-op.

Pass 28 May 2015 55,060 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 55,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,367 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,417 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,597 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,388 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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V256 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V256 FAW, 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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V256 FAW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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