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G8 NMS

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025
Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,525 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,547 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

some washer jets weak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,684 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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G8 NMS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G8 NMS, 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 G8 NMS registered?

G8 NMS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is G8 NMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 NMS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 NMS have outstanding finance?

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