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Lexus IS200

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V38 GBFMOT history

V38 GBF is a white petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
96,929 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 GBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
11 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 GBF was last recorded at 96,929 miles on 11 May 2024, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2021: 92,015 miles, lower than 160,825 miles on 4 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,128 miles · 19 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,929 miles
  • 2023 – 95,128 miles
  • 2021 – 92,015 miles
  • 2016 – 160,825 miles
  • 2014 – 151,211 miles
  • 2013 – 139,069 miles
  • 2012 – 124,350 miles
  • 2011 – 120,722 miles
  • 2010 – 113,990 miles
  • 2009 – 106,283 miles
  • 2008 – 95,699 miles
  • 2007 – 80,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,929 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,929 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    659276938878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    911755436731
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Fail95,128 miles (+3,113)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    800893043360
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass92,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    221195776220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail92,015 miles (-68,810)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    553046303465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,825 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    662889046472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail160,825 miles (+9,614)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    961721558767
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass151,211 miles (+230)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    151,211 miles
    Test number
    899299714396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail150,981 miles (+11,912)10 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,981 miles
    Test number
    359802114382
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass139,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,069 miles
    Test number
    427466113323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,069 miles (+14,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,069 miles
    Test number
    718856013375
    • FailureInner Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  12. Pass124,350 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,350 miles
    Test number
    156021512351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  13. Pass120,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,722 miles
    Test number
    108051021341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail120,722 miles (+6,732)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,722 miles
    Test number
    637041721366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass113,990 miles (+7,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    672406620340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    783606489092
    • NoteRear exhaust staring to rust....slight wear in n/s/rear lower suspension bushing

  17. Fail106,283 miles (+10,584)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    542666089037
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust staring to rust....slight wear in n/s/rear lower suspension bushing

  18. Fail95,699 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    574492598081
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass95,699 miles (+15,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    852162898085
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass80,636 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    221453297005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,634 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    182348787091
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteF/wipers worn;r/ex very corroded;ext corrosion under car;f/tyres low inner edges

Questions about V38 GBF

Does V38 GBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 GBF expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 GBF?
The MOT on V38 GBF expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 GBF done?
V38 GBF was recorded at 96,929 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2024, an average of 952 miles a year.
Has V38 GBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 GBF has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V38 GBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 GBF find?
V38 GBF passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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