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J450 JNL

1999 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,443 mi
Last recorded178,443 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 JNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 178,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area near rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 174,713 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 170,176 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 170,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 160,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 155,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 155,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 148,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 143,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,093 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 112,564 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 112,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,810 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 90,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 90,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,980 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

TREAD LOW OFF SIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,980 miles

TREAD LOW OFF SIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 66,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 62,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 62,015 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 56,767 miles

n/s/f wheel binding †front brake pads low

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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J450 JNL is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J450 JNL, 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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J450 JNL is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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