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V355 EVU

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 EVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 159,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 159,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 159,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 136,707 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 121,682 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,476 miles

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

o/s sill corroding advise treatment before it developes

Pass 21 May 2018 91,535 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2018 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,970 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,299 miles

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

rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,960 miles

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,605 miles

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

rear brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,215 miles

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,207 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 42,820 miles

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

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

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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V355 EVU is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V355 EVU, 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 V355 EVU registered?

V355 EVU is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V355 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 EVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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