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NJ02 RYV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,835 mi
Last recorded149,835 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 RYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 149,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower/outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2016 143,223 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 143,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 140,187 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 140,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens fallen down (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,238 miles

offside front tyre worn out inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 133,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,705 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edge.

nearside front brake binding.

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 2 May 2012 114,468 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 114,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,266 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 106,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 86,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,961 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NJ02 RYV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 NJ02 RYV, 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 NJ02 RYV registered?

NJ02 RYV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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