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V974 FLM

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 FLM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,715 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,384 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 61,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 55,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,093 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,102 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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V974 FLM is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V974 FLM, 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 V974 FLM registered?

V974 FLM is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V974 FLM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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