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V817 NLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

184,804 mi
Last recorded184,804 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 NLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 184,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 184,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 184,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 183,767 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 182,203 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 182,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 180,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 179,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 176,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 173,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 171,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 168,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 164,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 159,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 149,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 144,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 144,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 138,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 138,878 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 133,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 123,652 miles

offside front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2007 118,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,098 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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V817 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V817 NLG, 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 V817 NLG registered?

V817 NLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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