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V729 JAE

1999 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,089 mi
Last recorded174,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 JAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 174,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 166,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 159,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 156,700 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 156,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 145,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 144,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 132,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,431 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,270 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,632 miles

stone chip to windscreen

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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V729 JAE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V729 JAE, 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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V729 JAE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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