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PY51 LVX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,735 mi
Last recorded150,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LVX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear suspension components corroding

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 20 Dec 2017 150,735 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear suspension components corroding

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,416 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,778 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,074 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 120,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,289 miles

EML on

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center exhaust rusty but still secure

nearside front tyre has slight kerb damage

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,735 miles

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

nearside rear inertia belt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,930 miles

osf tyre at 1.6mm

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,930 miles

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

osf tyre at 1.6mm

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,372 miles

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

fuel filler next rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,456 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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PY51 LVX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY51 LVX, 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 PY51 LVX registered?

PY51 LVX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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