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V811 GCF

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,093 mi
Last recorded170,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 GCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 170,093 miles

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

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2022

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,500 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front left and right shock absorbers slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective left and right (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 154,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,845 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle rusty

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Oct 2016 144,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under body slight surface corrosion

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 12 May 2015 141,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 127,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,181 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf wiper blad slightly smearing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 120,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,427 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,182 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 75,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 75,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,851 miles

tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2006 69,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on edges advise replace

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on iner edge + side wall damaged

play in both rear drive shafts

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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V811 GCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V811 GCF, 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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V811 GCF is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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