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L200 XSE

1999 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 XSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,247 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,850 miles

Both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,058 miles

Both front tyres inner edges on limit of wear

Fail 14 Sep 2015 54,057 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres inner edges on limit of wear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner edge has cut

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,210 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,375 miles

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 7 Sep 2012 24,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 12,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 11,007 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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L200 XSE is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L200 XSE, 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 L200 XSE registered?

L200 XSE is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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