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LJ52 OAO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,249 mi
Last recorded128,249 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,249 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,181 miles

oof/side side of fuel tank badly damaged but not leaking at test?

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 52,787 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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LJ52 OAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ52 OAO, 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

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What year was LJ52 OAO registered?

LJ52 OAO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is LJ52 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 OAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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