2000 Lexus IS200 Sport 2.0L Petrol · V981 DRD
2000 Lexus IS200 Sport (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 117,195 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS200 SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V981 DRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2026
- 117,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V981 DRD Mileage History
- 06/09/2022112,001 mi
- 19/10/2023114,296 mi+2,295 mi
- 19/10/2023114,296 mi
- 25/04/2025114,427 mi+131 mi
- 12/04/2026117,195 mi+2,768 mi
Average of roughly 1,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V981 DRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lexus Is200 Sport (V981 DRD) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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