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NJ51 KNM

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 KNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,513 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,849 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 140,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,564 miles

clutch biting point high

Fail 7 Dec 2018 134,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded within 12" of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch biting point high

Pass 1 Dec 2017 129,931 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 129,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,176 miles

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

eml light on

unable to see rear pads

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

unable to see rear pads

Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,303 miles

eml on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 122,303 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,488 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,361 miles

engine light on

heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2012 111,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 100,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 93,809 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,457 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 81,457 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,011 miles

All brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,552 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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NJ51 KNM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ51 KNM, 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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NJ51 KNM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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