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LR52 PVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 PVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 128,413 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,177 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,090 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,090 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,474 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre; inne rtread bald

o/s/f tyre; inner tread bald

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,768 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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LR52 PVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR52 PVJ, 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 LR52 PVJ registered?

LR52 PVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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