
Lexus IS200
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc
Y298 OVTMOT history
Y298 OVT is a green petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,732 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 196,732 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y298 OVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- IS200
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y298 OVT was last recorded at 196,732 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 3,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,903 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,829 miles
- Average per year
- 7,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,732 miles
- 2024 – 192,903 miles
- 2023 – 190,361 miles
- 2022 – 181,141 miles
- 2021 – 172,053 miles
- 2020 – 165,701 miles
- 2019 – 160,850 miles
- 2017 – 155,557 miles
- 2016 – 146,193 miles
- 2014 – 131,357 miles
- 2013 – 102,293 miles
- 2012 – 89,208 miles
- 2011 – 74,647 miles
- 2009 – 71,965 miles
- 2008 – 64,511 miles
- 2007 – 53,678 miles
- 2006 – 49,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,732 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 196,732 miles
- Test number
- 606650097524
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail196,730 miles (+3,827)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,730 miles
- Test number
- 241509279724
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass192,903 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 192,903 miles
- Test number
- 108988416425
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail192,903 miles (+2,542)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,903 miles
- Test number
- 385808792022
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,361 miles (+9,220)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 190,361 miles
- Test number
- 552578335872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,141 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 181,141 miles
- Test number
- 814253274257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail181,141 miles (+9,088)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,141 miles
- Test number
- 361167363037
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail washel (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,053 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 172,053 miles
- Test number
- 957231785920
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth dip patterns poor
Fail172,053 miles (+6,352)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,053 miles
- Test number
- 940832309462
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing from lock nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth dip patterns poor
Pass165,701 miles (+4,851)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 165,701 miles
- Test number
- 484352658016
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dip pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dip pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,850 miles (+5,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 160,850 miles
- Test number
- 243953665245
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge worn slightly
- AdvisoryRear suspension components minor corrosion
Pass155,557 miles (+2,931)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 155,557 miles
- Test number
- 566003386722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,626 miles (+6,433)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 152,626 miles
- Test number
- 906366098375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,193 miles (+14,836)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 146,193 miles
- Test number
- 926493711592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,357 miles
- Test number
- 527207254332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,357 miles (+14,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,357 miles
- Test number
- 887416154330
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass117,264 miles (+14,971)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 117,264 miles
- Test number
- 456899004047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,293 miles (+13,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 102,293 miles
- Test number
- 859734213057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,208 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 248726912058
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,208 miles (+14,561)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 839716712022
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass74,647 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,647 miles
- Test number
- 377950021004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,965 miles (+7,454)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 71,965 miles
- Test number
- 181957929306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 64,511 miles
- Test number
- 761048338378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,508 miles (+10,830)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,508 miles
- Test number
- 634998638374
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,678 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,678 miles
- Test number
- 271160337309
- Note1.slight damage to n/s/f roadwheel inner rim.2.uneven wear front tyres on inner edges
Fail53,678 miles (+3,870)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,678 miles
- Test number
- 123057327387
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Note1.slight damage to n/s/f roadwheel inner rim.2.uneven wear front tyres on inner edges
Pass49,808 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,808 miles
- Test number
- 100549216365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 49,764 miles
- Test number
- 984950356205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,758 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,758 miles
- Test number
- 153350956241
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Questions about Y298 OVT
- Does Y298 OVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y298 OVT expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y298 OVT?
- The MOT on Y298 OVT expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y298 OVT done?
- Y298 OVT was recorded at 196,732 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
- Has Y298 OVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y298 OVT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y298 OVT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y298 OVT find?
- Y298 OVT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left and inner edge wearing, and 2 more.
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