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N88 EMO

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,177 mi
Last recorded66,177 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 EMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 66,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,388 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working brake light in/op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front washers poor but still clean screen

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in/op

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,843 miles

Central Rear brake light in/op

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip smaller than 40mm in windscreen outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp poor fit

Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear brake light in/op

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip smaller than 40mm in windscreen outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp poor fit

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a small stone chip smaller than 10 mm outside zone A (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear hub has slight play in bottom bush

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,449 miles

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

advise n/s/f fog light in/op

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,315 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,045 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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N88 EMO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N88 EMO, 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 N88 EMO registered?

N88 EMO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is N88 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 EMO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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