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V781 FFT

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,179 mi
Last recorded159,179 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 159,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 158,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 158,360 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 158,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 141,332 miles

both front and both rear shock absorbers damp

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside number plate light inoperative

offside front fog light inoperative

rear indicators flashing pale orange

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2022 141,319 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front and both rear shock absorbers damp

front tyres worn on inner edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside number plate light inoperative

offside front fog light inoperative

rear indicators flashing pale orange

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,193 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 114,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 113,350 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,257 miles

all four tyres have slight crack but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,726 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,758 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,830 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,823 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,823 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake pads worn very low

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,645 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 68,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,837 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V781 FFT is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V781 FFT, 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 V781 FFT registered?

V781 FFT is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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