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LB51 YVW

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 YVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,740 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 127,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,222 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 121,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,055 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 106,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,983 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tracking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 97,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 87,498 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 79,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LB51 YVW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB51 YVW, 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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LB51 YVW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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