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V742 NCA

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,583 mi
Last recorded144,583 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 NCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,583 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 144,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 142,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,288 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 136,348 miles

both front suspension struts corroding

offside rear suspension strut corroding

rear brake discs inner faces surface corrosion

rear inner sills slightly corroded

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 18 Dec 2015 132,045 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced hub lower mounting bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced hub lower mounting bush worn (2.4.F.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 128,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 122,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside front outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,567 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2012 111,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 104,575 miles

both offside tyres have slight cracking to the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf foglight not working

Fail 15 Apr 2008 104,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osf foglight not working

Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 102,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,549 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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V742 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V742 NCA, 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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V742 NCA is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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