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NJ02 RYY

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 RYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 147,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OSR OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215/45R17

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear various suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 136,522 miles

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 130,565 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 123,930 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 7 May 2015 123,930 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2014 117,440 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 117,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 108,796 miles

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

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

signs of serface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,796 miles

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

signs of serface rust under vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,363 miles

steering rack mountings worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s handbrake poor

steering rack mountings worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,876 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 53,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2007 48,812 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hand Brake travel quite high

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,173 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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NJ02 RYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RYY, 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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NJ02 RYY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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