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FP51 VWY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,156 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 82,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 71,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine tray fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 53,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,585 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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FP51 VWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP51 VWY, 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 FP51 VWY registered?

FP51 VWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is FP51 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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