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DAL 8T

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 8T
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 93,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,163 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,435 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 19,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,025 miles

accident damage to front

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,876 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,326 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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DAL 8T is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DAL 8T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAL 8T?

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What year was DAL 8T registered?

DAL 8T is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is DAL 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAL 8T shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAL 8T have outstanding finance?

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