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OY52 RUV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 RUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,589 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,065 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 137,681 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 137,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 124,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,595 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,137 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 113,137 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 96,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 71,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 38,804 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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OY52 RUV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY52 RUV, 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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OY52 RUV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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