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NT02 DBU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 DBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,130 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 125,400 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 109,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,962 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,903 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,631 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,319 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 78,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,161 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,161 miles

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

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

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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NT02 DBU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NT02 DBU, 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 NT02 DBU registered?

NT02 DBU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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The MOT history for NT02 DBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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