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V381 FGC

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

119,391 mi
Last recorded119,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 FGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,931 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 67,604 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 May 2018 59,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,571 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres,cracks on outter walls due to old age.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,424 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 17,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 14,047 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 9,746 miles

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

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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V381 FGC is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V381 FGC, 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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V381 FGC is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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