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MU51 JRO

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f fog lamp inop & lamp has condensation ingress.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover & n/s.o/s floor covers.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,263 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop & lamp has condensation ingress.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover & n/s.o/s floor covers.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f drop link bent

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 34,408 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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MU51 JRO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 JRO, 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 MU51 JRO registered?

MU51 JRO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is MU51 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 JRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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