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NC51 JBO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 JBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2023 154,000 miles

heavily under sealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 140,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 140,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 132,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in tread of o/s front tyre

front number plate is cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in tread of o/s front tyre

front number plate is cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,727 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,761 miles

corrosion on inside of n/s rear brake disc

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 100,438 miles

n/s front tyre has slight cracks on the sidewall

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

Fail 5 Apr 2007 98,422 miles

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

dampness on o/s rear shock absorber advise replacement

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,422 miles

dampness on o/s rear shock absorber advise replacement

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet clip broken, damage to o/s/r bumper.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2006 92,337 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

n/s front tyre is very badly worn on the inside edge strongly advise replacement and tracking

spare tyre has the cords exposed

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 JBO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 NC51 JBO, 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 NC51 JBO registered?

NC51 JBO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is NC51 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC51 JBO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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