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DA51 VLX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,205 mi
Last recorded133,205 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,995 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 130,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,006 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 118,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,603 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 109,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,145 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,034 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,593 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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DA51 VLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 DA51 VLX, 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 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA51 VLX registered?

DA51 VLX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is DA51 VLX safe to buy?

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