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R20 OBS

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,107 mi
Last recorded130,107 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 OBS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 130,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,196 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,928 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 91,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,689 miles

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

Rear brake back plates rubbing on disc.

Slight bind to all brakes.

Spare tyre has cords exposed.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,079 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and on edges

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,345 miles

advise both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,932 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,175 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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R20 OBS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R20 OBS, 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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R20 OBS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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