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NJ52 VXG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,702 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,857 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,114 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 95,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 89,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,279 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 68,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 56,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,903 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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NJ52 VXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ52 VXG, 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 NJ52 VXG registered?

NJ52 VXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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