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V888 ELW

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,023 mi
Last recorded175,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 ELW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 167,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 162,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 162,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 158,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 156,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 156,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 156,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 150,798 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 147,634 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 144,785 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 140,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 140,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 140,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight cloudy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray front to rear loose and slightly hanging down

Pass 20 May 2014 137,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 137,558 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,301 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Low On Both Edges

Both Nearside Tyres Have Cuts In Sidewall Rim Protecter

Engine Has Some Plastic Covers Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slight Misting Of Oil

Some Stone Chips In Windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around os front caliper /both front tyres wearing on inner tread /slight damage to ns front tyre on outer wall /slight damage ns outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,364 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condensation os headlight /

Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,319 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ns outer sill damged

slight damage nsf tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2010 117,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ns outer sill damged

slight damage nsf tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 108,614 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 108,582 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 102,203 miles

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

osf tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,203 miles

osf tyre uneven wear

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,936 miles

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

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

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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V888 ELW is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 V888 ELW, 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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V888 ELW is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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