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RA02 XRL

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 XRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 113,555 miles

both front side lights dim

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 May 2014 108,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 97,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge †o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 42,956 miles

rear munber plate marked

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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RA02 XRL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RA02 XRL, 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 RA02 XRL registered?

RA02 XRL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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