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NC51 HZZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,987 mi
Last recorded139,987 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 HZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 139,987 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery hold down bolt missing but battery is still secure

both rear brake discs corroded on faces

nearside door mirror glass broken

power steering belt slipping

Fail 13 Mar 2013 131,026 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,781 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 121,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,320 miles

front and rear brake discs are rusty due to lack of use,but are serviceable and should clean up with use.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 109,320 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty due to lack of use,but are serviceable and should clean up with use.

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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NC51 HZZ 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 50%.

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 NC51 HZZ, 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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NC51 HZZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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