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V308 LNW

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,125 mi
Last recorded174,125 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 LNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 174,125 miles

heavily modified for track day use

Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,069 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle modified for trackday use

Pass 7 Jul 2023 172,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 172,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 170,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,513 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 165,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 165,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,083 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 147,083 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 131,514 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 131,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 87,649 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,256 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,413 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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V308 LNW 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 80%.

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 V308 LNW, 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 V308 LNW registered?

V308 LNW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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