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NJ52 VXV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,159 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear silencer noisy

Fail 6 Sep 2014 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 113,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 110,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,663 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r light outer lens incomplete

o/s/r light outer lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,248 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,932 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,192 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 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

NJ52 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is NJ52 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 VXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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