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NK52 YLR

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 YLR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,920 miles

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes showing signs of deterioration

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating

Heavy rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and rear proscribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,422 miles

Front exhaust slight corrosion

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,667 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,758 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 45,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,674 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 35,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,321 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,346 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,250 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NK52 YLR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NK52 YLR, 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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NK52 YLR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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