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V917 MLG

1999 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

144,134 mi
Last recorded144,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 MLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,686 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,787 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 139,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,414 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 135,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 135,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,153 miles

both rear tyres perised

Fail 2 Jan 2014 135,146 miles

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

both rear tyres perised

Pass 4 Jan 2013 134,622 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 134,394 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 134,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 133,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 127,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 127,212 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 122,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 114,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 106,385 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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V917 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 V917 MLG, 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 V917 MLG registered?

V917 MLG is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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