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R18 LJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 LJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,282 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012
Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,690 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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R18 LJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 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 R18 LJM, 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 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R18 LJM registered?

R18 LJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is R18 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 LJM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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