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A3 VVH

1999 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,030 mi
Last recorded155,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 155,030 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 155,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 143,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 124,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,437 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,437 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 111,358 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,133 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 102,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,256 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,112 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 97,092 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,659 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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A3 VVH 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 72.7%.

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 A3 VVH, 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 A3 VVH registered?

A3 VVH is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is A3 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VVH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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