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V298 FJF

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 FJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 67,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,007 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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V298 FJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V298 FJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V298 FJF registered?

V298 FJF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V298 FJF safe to buy?

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