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R88 GRL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 90,280 miles

Both Headlamp lenses deteriorated (beam patterns still clear).

Nearside Front Dip beam beam pattern at lower limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,887 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,792 miles

advise near side rear and off side front tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,418 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,222 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,804 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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R88 GRL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R88 GRL, 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 R88 GRL registered?

R88 GRL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is R88 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 GRL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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