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NJ52 VXL

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,556 miles

both front seat belts slightly frayed

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight weep of grease

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

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

front brake discs worn, corroded and scored

ltd inspection to underside of vehicle plastic shrouds fitted

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside front lower ball joint slight weep of grease

offside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm outer bush has slight play

rear number plate weather damaged slightly

slight weep of power steering fluid from pump

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight weep of grease

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

both front seat belts slightly frayed

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake discs worn, corroded and scored

ltd inspection to underside of vehicle plastic shrouds fitted

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside front lower ball joint slight weep of grease

offside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm outer bush has slight play

rear number plate weather damaged slightly

slight weep of power steering fluid from pump

Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,353 miles

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

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

limited inspection to brake pipes covered in plastic shrouds

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,040 miles

limited inspection to underside due to plastic shrouds

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ltd inspection brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,396 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,956 miles

limited inspection to brake pipes

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,438 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,699 miles

O,S,R. tyre, tread starting to crack!

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 VXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

NJ52 VXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is NJ52 VXL safe to buy?

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